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NL56 OPK

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,928 mi
Last recorded169,928 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 OPK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 169,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 161,483 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 161,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 140,253 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 113,177 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 113,140 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction base (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 89,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wear

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2017 89,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wear

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,721 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2016 76,597 miles

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

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 69,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 62,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 62,127 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 54,805 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine fault light on

Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,585 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,540 miles

engine and floor covers fitted

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 OPK is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OPK, 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 OPK is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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