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LS55 VVY

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,685 mi
Last recorded186,685 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 VVY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 186,685 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 186,579 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 174,477 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 174,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 159,323 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 159,272 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing 3 missing from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 42,668 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2016 142,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 123,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 110,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

remote key does not unlock driver side door.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 96,750 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 96,750 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 87,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 87,856 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,690 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,410 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,625 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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LS55 VVY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LS55 VVY, 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 LS55 VVY registered?

LS55 VVY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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