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RV56 UES

2006 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,126 mi
Last recorded135,126 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 UES
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 135,126 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 135,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 125,122 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 123,116 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 123,116 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 115,100 miles

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

rear shocks light misting

suspension arm pin bushes slightly worn both sides

Fail 26 Feb 2020 115,088 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Due to flat battery (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery flat

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 8 Feb 2017 108,085 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Feb 2017 108,085 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2015 92,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 82,833 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 73,559 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 65,163 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,946 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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RV56 UES is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV56 UES, 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 RV56 UES registered?

RV56 UES is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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