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LB56 VLR

2006 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,330 mi
Last recorded120,330 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 VLR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 120,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 120,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 116,137 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 116,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 111,762 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 111,762 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake lights on (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 105,723 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 105,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 102,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 99,883 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 93,697 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 86,081 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,542 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,686 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,591 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 53,828 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 53,828 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,101 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,511 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,952 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,152 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 VLR is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLR, 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 LB56 VLR registered?

LB56 VLR is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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