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OU56 EHR

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

246,779 mi
Last recorded246,779 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 EHR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 246,779 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 242,111 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 22 May 2023 242,111 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 236,028 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 212,075 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 199,869 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 179,926 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 179,293 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

chip in front windscreen

Pass 19 May 2018 160,706 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens is cracked

Nearside Rear shock shroud is insecure

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin heavily worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 142,403 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2016 124,926 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 107,139 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 104,836 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 104,836 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 102,659 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 95,753 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 95,753 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 88,898 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,014 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,460 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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OU56 EHR is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU56 EHR, 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 OU56 EHR registered?

OU56 EHR is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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