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KM56 VUX

2006 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

272,435 mi
Last recorded272,435 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 VUX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 272,435 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 272,435 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 81,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 261,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 248,448 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 248,448 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 224,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 224,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 197,367 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 171,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 171,518 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 152,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 131,936 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Dec 2013 102,609 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 79,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Dec 2012 79,654 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2011 56,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear to the inner edges of the front tyres

Pass 30 Nov 2010 34,406 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,381 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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KM56 VUX is a 2006 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2006 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 111,558 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM56 VUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM56 VUX registered?

KM56 VUX is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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