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OV56 XHR

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

168,109 mi
Last recorded168,109 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 XHR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 168,109 miles

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

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 8 Mar 2022 149,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 136,787 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 136,753 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 129,075 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 118,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

spare tyre 2.5mm

Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,299 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,073 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,292 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,487 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,421 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 41,730 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 36,633 miles

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

near side rear tyre close to limits on edge and tread perrishing/cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2009 30,034 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 30,030 miles

Offside 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 XHR is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

OV56 XHR is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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