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RA56 BZV

2007 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

171,443 mi
Last recorded171,443 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 BZV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 171,443 miles

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

front and rear suspension and chassis members rusty

Fail 5 May 2022 171,438 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear suspension and chassis members rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2022 171,176 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2021 170,446 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 170,444 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested spring broken (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Body component insecure exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 166,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 166,900 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 156,461 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 142,613 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 142,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2017 128,737 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 128,737 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 113,598 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 113,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked/split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked/split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 99,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracks to tread on both rear tyres

Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,239 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 86,239 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight cracks to tread on both rear tyres

Pass 11 Feb 2013 73,570 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 73,570 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

fuel dampness around top of fuel filter

Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,525 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 31,868 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 BZV is a 2007 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BZV, 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 BZV registered?

RA56 BZV is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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