CarVerify

Free Car Check

PJ56 VND

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

249,013 mi
Last recorded249,013 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 VND
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 249,013 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 235,034 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arms & wishbone bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s upper top front & rear arm inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 223,523 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 213,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 213,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 196,683 miles

engine oil leak rear of engine area

o/s rear exhaust box heat shield lose and rattling

rear bumper little lose at the bottom

Fail 29 Jun 2019 196,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak rear of engine area

o/s rear exhaust box heat shield lose and rattling

rear bumper little lose at the bottom

Pass 21 Jun 2018 182,759 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 182,759 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 177,019 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 167,021 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 167,014 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 156,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 156,447 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 147,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to offside rear tyre inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 2 Dec 2013 146,602 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 140,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2011 116,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2011 93,798 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 83,916 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
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PJ56 VND is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ56 VND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PJ56 VND?

You can check the full history of PJ56 VND by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PJ56 VND registered?

PJ56 VND is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is PJ56 VND safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ56 VND shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ56 VND have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PJ56 VND. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.