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NL56 EVR

2006 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,301 mi
Last recorded189,301 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 EVR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 189,301 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security coil spring area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around coil spring area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 189,301 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security coil spring area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around coil spring area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 183,745 miles

covers on under body

Pass 20 Jul 2021 170,384 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 158,995 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 158,995 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 147,007 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 146,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 135,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2017 123,225 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 116,736 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jul 2015 114,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Jul 2014 102,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 May 2013 89,447 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 89,447 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 79,101 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 71,733 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,047 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,313 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 50,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NL56 EVR is a 2006 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL56 EVR, 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 NL56 EVR registered?

NL56 EVR is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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