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OV56 UVU

2006 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

233,817 mi
Last recorded233,817 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 UVU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 233,817 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))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 233,817 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 30 Jun 2023 225,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 220,443 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 12 Nov 2021 211,174 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 203,012 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 197,217 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 185,398 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 171,287 miles

rear brake discs heavily worn

Pass 9 Nov 2016 155,303 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

both side front brake discs corroding

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Nov 2015 137,546 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2014 119,313 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Nov 2013 108,980 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 108,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 97,450 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 85,922 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 73,301 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,297 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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OV56 UVU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OV56 UVU, 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 OV56 UVU registered?

OV56 UVU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is OV56 UVU safe to buy?

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