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RK56 VWB

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,394 mi
Last recorded176,394 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 VWB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 176,394 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n\s front tyre split

o\s front tyre slightly perished

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 168,688 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2018 168,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 159,052 miles

under covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 11 Feb 2016 140,010 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 120,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 108,946 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 95,660 miles

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

o\s front tyre split

wet conditions

Fail 11 Feb 2013 95,636 miles

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

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

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

o\s front tyre split

wet conditions

Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,361 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,303 miles

tested wet condition

Fail 1 Oct 2010 59,303 miles

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

tested wet condition

Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,239 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 VWB is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK56 VWB, 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 RK56 VWB registered?

RK56 VWB is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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