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NL56 YPF

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,470 mi
Last recorded161,470 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 161,470 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 154,780 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 150,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR DISCS N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Fail 18 Mar 2020 150,132 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing ALL WHEELS HAVE ONE WHEEL NUT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR DISCS N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 4 Jan 2019 144,008 miles

advice on front wipers

advice on further look at n/s/f suspension

Fail 4 Jan 2019 144,008 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

advice on front wipers

advice on further look at n/s/f suspension

Pass 8 Jan 2018 139,317 miles

both rear n/s o/s child seats fitted unable to check belts

Pass 27 Dec 2016 130,802 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 123,837 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 121,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake stiff to turn

Fail 24 Dec 2014 121,453 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake stiff to turn

Pass 18 Dec 2013 115,766 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 109,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 101,688 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 101,688 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 91,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 91,018 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,415 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 YPF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black 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 YPF, 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 YPF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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