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PN56 ECV

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,471 mi
Last recorded138,471 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 ECV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 138,471 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

PAS noisy

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 137,392 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 136,082 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 136,071 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 129,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 120,876 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 120,875 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm unevenly worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 113,173 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear + perished

Offside Rear Inner tyre wear + perished

emissions not detected at time of test

engine noise from tensionor area

Pass 16 Jan 2016 105,314 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 98,041 miles

Very slight feathering to the N/S/R tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2014 91,270 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 84,255 miles

nearside front tyre flat and has a nail

Pass 6 Jan 2012 75,848 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 75,848 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 50,221 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 48,757 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,451 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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PN56 ECV 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 82.4%.

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 PN56 ECV, 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 PN56 ECV registered?

PN56 ECV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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