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LM55 NDE

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,109 mi
Last recorded164,109 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 NDE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2026 164,109 miles

Offside 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))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 8 May 2026 164,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 159,983 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 153,554 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 9 May 2023 144,847 miles

Offside Rear lamp lence cracked

front brake imbalance

o/s and n/s front headlamp lences opaque

rear no-plate delaminating

Pass 26 Apr 2022 138,450 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 May 2021 131,829 miles

Offside Rear o/s rear lamp cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2020 123,983 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 116,545 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 106,564 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 104,978 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 103,430 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 103,429 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 101,429 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2015 101,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 144,433 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 119,856 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 93,843 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 71,436 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 71,436 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,250 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 31 Dec 2008 45,469 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 45,469 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LM55 NDE is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LM55 NDE, 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 LM55 NDE registered?

LM55 NDE is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is LM55 NDE safe to buy?

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