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NL56 EVT

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

284,380 mi
Last recorded284,380 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 EVT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 284,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 284,354 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 261,712 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 243,311 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 230,157 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 213,384 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 193,257 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 172,478 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 155,552 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 149,384 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 145,295 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 141,110 miles

EML light on in dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 130,244 miles

EML light on in dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2012 130,244 miles

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

EML light on in dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 119,904 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 106,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2009 86,980 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EVT is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

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

Is NL56 EVT safe to buy?

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