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NV56 EWL

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

207,649 mi
Last recorded207,649 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 EWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 207,649 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2025 317,138 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 317,138 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 299,160 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 290,257 miles

General corrosion under body various suspension parts

Pass 19 Mar 2022 281,554 miles

General corrosion under body various suspension parts

Pass 13 Mar 2021 272,252 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted obstructed full view of engine

Fail 13 Mar 2021 272,252 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted obstructed full view of engine

Pass 14 Mar 2020 264,567 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR CRODDED

Under Tray Fitted Under Engine

Pass 9 Mar 2019 255,114 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 245,572 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 142,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 4 Mar 2017 142,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2016 136,469 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 126,633 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 114,293 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 102,973 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 90,996 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 78,438 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 78,438 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 68,426 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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NV56 EWL is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NV56 EWL, 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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NV56 EWL is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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