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RN55 AEG

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

208,147 mi
Last recorded208,147 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 AEG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 208,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 205,276 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 205,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components drop link fouling on bottom arm. (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 200,242 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Secondary bonnet catch partially seized.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 15 Dec 2020 200,207 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Inner bushes mounting bolts/nuts loose missing. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Suspension assembly mounting plate bolt missing. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F Tyre damaged on the outer side wall.

N/S/F Tyre worn.

O/S/F Tyre damaged outer side wall.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Secondary bonnet catch partially seized.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 14 Jun 2019 191,321 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 191,311 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2018 181,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper inner rear control arm bush perishing

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 165,143 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 151,406 miles

Oil leak from engine

Pass 21 May 2015 142,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 139,322 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 127,986 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 127,986 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 114,124 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wall is perished

Pass 27 Jan 2012 95,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2011 80,661 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 62,937 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,055 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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RN55 AEG is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RN55 AEG, 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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RN55 AEG is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 11 February 2006.

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