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OV56 VDG

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,144 mi
Last recorded160,144 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VDG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 160,144 miles

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 144,524 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2018 130,472 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 117,467 miles

both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

offside front tyre getting low.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 100,695 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 93,595 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 85,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,009 miles

offside front tyre damage to tyre and wheel in outer side wall

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,768 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,904 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 42,901 miles

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

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

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

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 VDG is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VDG, 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 VDG registered?

OV56 VDG is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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