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NU56 FNL

2006 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,163 mi
Last recorded171,163 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 FNL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 171,163 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 171,163 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 163,091 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 155,345 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 148,179 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 140,810 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 132,059 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 125,196 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 117,807 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 109,560 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 109,526 miles

Emissions not tested No record of cam belt replacement (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 100,758 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight side wall damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Oil leak slight from engine

Oil leak slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 1 Sep 2016 90,496 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,906 miles

Rear pads and discs will need changing soon

Fail 20 Aug 2015 79,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear pads and discs will need changing soon

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,103 miles

brake pad warning light displayed on dashboard

Pass 12 Aug 2013 60,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 12 Aug 2013 60,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,920 miles

Centre rear seat belt stalk outer casing damaged.

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,635 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,068 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,088 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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NU56 FNL is a 2006 Audi A6 in Beige with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NU56 FNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU56 FNL registered?

NU56 FNL is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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