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RK56 VUW

2006 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

139,337 mi
Last recorded139,337 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 VUW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 139,337 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 137,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 131,095 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 122,543 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 122,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 119,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 117,382 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 114,448 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 108,634 miles

front suspension bushes perished and worn

windscreen stone chip zone A

Pass 10 Oct 2017 102,949 miles

rear pads low

windscreen stone chip

Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,122 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 94,851 miles

child seats fitted

under trims fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,335 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 88,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,861 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,084 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,555 miles

Nearside front wheel and tyre damaged on ou.ter wall

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,031 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,793 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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RK56 VUW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Beige with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RK56 VUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK56 VUW registered?

RK56 VUW is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is RK56 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK56 VUW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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