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OV56 DHE

2006 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,526 mi
Last recorded212,526 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 DHE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 212,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 212,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 202,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 190,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive cam gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 184,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2018 184,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 176,710 miles

Nearside Front sidewall has slight damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing (waterway) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing low (waterway) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall slight cracking

both rear shock shrouds loose

Fail 27 Apr 2017 176,707 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front sidewall has slight damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing (waterway) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing low (waterway) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall slight cracking

both rear shock shrouds loose

Pass 17 Mar 2016 160,925 miles

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

High level brake light has been removed

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 16 Mar 2016 160,922 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

High level brake light has been removed

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 30 Dec 2014 148,530 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 133,720 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 133,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 113,831 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 113,831 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 98,225 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 98,225 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,455 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,049 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 59,049 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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OV56 DHE is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OV56 DHE, 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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OV56 DHE is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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