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RA56 CAU

2007 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,468 mi
Last recorded163,468 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 CAU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 163,468 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a distort on inner tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall no cords exposed

Fail 24 Jan 2017 163,467 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a distort on inner tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 148,000 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 147,998 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking fuel filter aera (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 134,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers smearing but still clear screen sufficiently.

nearside rear has excessive wear on edge which has almost worn through to cords.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 134,023 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers smearing but still clear screen sufficiently.

nearside rear has excessive wear on edge which has almost worn through to cords.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 120,766 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2014 120,765 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 110,184 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 92,813 miles

Front brake balance close to limit

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 92,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake balance close to limit

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 69,086 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 45,321 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 CAU is a 2007 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CAU, 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 CAU registered?

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

Is RA56 CAU safe to buy?

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