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ML56 XVR

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,810 mi
Last recorded159,810 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 XVR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 159,810 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

Fail 11 Apr 2018 159,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 3 Mar 2017 152,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 152,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 133,372 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 133,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 122,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 110,973 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2014 110,954 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 101,082 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 92,102 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 80,137 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 80,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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ML56 XVR is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ML56 XVR, 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 ML56 XVR registered?

ML56 XVR is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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