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PK56 XBO

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,322 mi
Last recorded193,322 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 XBO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 193,322 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Intercooler hose loose fitting into turbo

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Damage to edge (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp lens damaged

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 188,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged hoses perished, both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 188,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction shows glow plug cylinder 4 circuit. light didn't return after road test (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged hoses perished, both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 182,187 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2021 182,187 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 169,441 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 169,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working very low light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin estimate 20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 26 Jan 2019 161,525 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 161,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 152,879 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 141,608 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 141,608 miles

Offside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 130,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 118,877 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 106,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine lamp on

Fail 5 Dec 2013 106,538 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine lamp on

Pass 12 Dec 2012 95,943 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,891 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,920 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre stating to get low on edge.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 52,826 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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PK56 XBO is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK56 XBO, 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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PK56 XBO is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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