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LB56 LNU

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,896 mi
Last recorded185,896 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 LNU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 185,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 185,896 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 177,067 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 162,428 miles

Central Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 162,428 miles

Central Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 149,926 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 131,349 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 119,245 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 118,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 99,435 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,499 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 69,348 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,125 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 47,077 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,898 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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LB56 LNU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB56 LNU, 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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LB56 LNU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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