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LM55 UEL

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,730 mi
Last recorded190,730 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 UEL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2022 190,730 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 188,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 182,940 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 179,423 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 173,578 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2017 166,443 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 166,438 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 159,796 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 159,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 143,805 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 129,304 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Jul 2014 129,304 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2013 111,659 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes showing signs of perishment

bulb warning light on dash but vehicle has no bulbs out at present

front tyres on 3mm

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 95,391 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 95,391 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 90,138 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 75,828 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 75,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 62,969 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,028 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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LM55 UEL is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

LM55 UEL is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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