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RA56 AKN

2007 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

187,202 mi
Last recorded187,202 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 AKN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 187,202 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 187,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 175,762 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 175,762 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both fronts (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 167,673 miles

Nearside Rear wiring repaired to caliper

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 167,673 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear wiring repaired to caliper

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 154,469 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 154,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 135,295 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 135,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 129,737 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Feb 2021 129,737 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 129,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 127,372 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 124,878 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 120,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn uneaven on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2018 120,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn uneaven on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 115,601 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 110,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 110,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 102,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,051 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 92,981 miles

near side rear outer disc rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2012 85,126 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 75,636 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 65,878 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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RA56 AKN is a 2007 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2007 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 110,176 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 RA56 AKN, 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 19 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RA56 AKN registered?

RA56 AKN is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 17 January 2007.

Is RA56 AKN safe to buy?

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