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NL56 YPA

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,030 mi
Last recorded238,030 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 YPA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 238,030 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushes both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushes both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 219,768 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

diesel fumes smell under bonnet

engine cover fitted

slight drag when rotating rear wheels

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2016 219,766 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

diesel fumes smell under bonnet

engine cover fitted

slight drag when rotating rear wheels

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 199,942 miles

Rear heat shield loose.

Engine covers fitted.

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

NSF side light dim.

Nail in OSR tyre.

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge.

STRONG ADVISORY NSF shock-absorber damp.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 179,880 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 179,879 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 161,665 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF both top arm bushes starting to split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 139,344 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 116,467 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 116,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 89,171 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smear slightly.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

part of engine undertray fixing adrift

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 YPA is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

NL56 YPA is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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