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MD55 VTA

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,854 mi
Last recorded215,854 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 VTA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 215,854 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 6 May 2016 215,854 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2015 196,117 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 196,117 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 169,406 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 150,570 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 150,570 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 130,538 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 107,392 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 92,875 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 92,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 83,410 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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MD55 VTA is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD55 VTA, 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 MD55 VTA registered?

MD55 VTA is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is MD55 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD55 VTA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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