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NJ56 RSY

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

339,567 mi
Last recorded339,567 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 RSY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2022 339,567 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 May 2021 314,490 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 314,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 287,380 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 257,994 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 145,007 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 134,608 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 8 Mar 2017 134,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp broken (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light is on

Pass 18 Mar 2016 123,175 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

front subframe bushes deteriated

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar link bushes deteriated

n/s front tyre worn to 1.6mm and has damage on side wall

rear tyres stepped inner edges,perished and o/s is worn to 2mm

Fail 18 Mar 2016 123,175 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

front subframe bushes deteriated

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar link bushes deteriated

rear tyres stepped inner edges,perished and o/s is worn to 2mm

Pass 2 Oct 2014 120,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxillary drive belt in poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2014 120,530 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxillary drive belt in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2013 174,224 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 174,224 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 167,246 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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 153,187 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 121,800 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 94,481 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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NJ56 RSY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NJ56 RSY, 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 NJ56 RSY registered?

NJ56 RSY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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