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LM55 VXL

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

239,141 mi
Last recorded239,141 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 239,141 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 239,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 219,303 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin URGENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres out of shape ,inner edges

park brake noisy

Fail 7 Sep 2018 219,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin URGENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres out of shape ,inner edges

park brake noisy

Pass 13 Oct 2017 202,137 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 202,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 189,825 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 189,822 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 171,579 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 171,579 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 155,931 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 155,931 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 89,796 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 89,796 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear 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 3 May 2013 89,770 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 82,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 70,532 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,470 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 57,098 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 40,876 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 VXL 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 65%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

LM55 VXL is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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