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RE56 VBA

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,818 mi
Last recorded172,818 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 VBA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 172,818 miles

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

Front bumper secured but has movement.

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative (NON OBLIGITORY LAMP)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp bracket broken but secue.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (All front suspension arms and subframe mounts) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 167,546 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear inner position lamp not working

Fail 3 Jun 2020 167,546 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear inner position lamp not working

Pass 21 Mar 2019 158,450 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 158,450 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 150,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 150,669 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Drop link attachment bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 143,323 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 126,598 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 110,896 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 2 Apr 2014 99,971 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 90,297 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 84,903 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 71,567 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 57,706 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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RE56 VBA is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE56 VBA, 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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RE56 VBA is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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