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RE56 VXX

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,725 mi
Last recorded235,725 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 VXX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 235,725 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 222,119 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 222,119 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 207,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 207,612 miles

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

Emissions not tested FAULT CODES PREVENTED TEST (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Rear Bushes, OS and NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON, INDICATING FAULT.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 196,144 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 178,723 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 178,722 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 162,840 miles

Front Driver view temporary thing on way

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

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

Plastics sheets fitted under

Fail 14 Jan 2016 162,840 miles

Front Driver view temporary thing on way

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Plastics sheets fitted under

Fail 11 Jan 2016 162,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Driver view temporary thing on way

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

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

Plastics sheets fitted under

Pass 10 Jan 2015 142,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jan 2014 138,867 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 9 Jan 2013 133,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 118,305 miles

OFF SIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

Fail 19 Jan 2012 118,305 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFF SIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

Pass 12 Jan 2011 97,433 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 80,212 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 VXX is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RE56 VXX, 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 RE56 VXX registered?

RE56 VXX is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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