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NL56 OHD

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,574 mi
Last recorded183,574 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 OHD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 183,574 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour BOTH (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 183,574 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour BOTH (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 170,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 170,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 156,637 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 156,637 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 140,782 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 11 Dec 2017 140,781 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jan 2017 127,224 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 127,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake application uneven slow reaction (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 8 Jan 2016 114,440 miles

both front tyres inner edges scrubbed

Pass 8 Jan 2015 101,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 19 Dec 2013 88,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,851 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 61,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,771 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,424 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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NL56 OHD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue 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 NL56 OHD, 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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NL56 OHD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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