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ST56 VBJ

2007 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,238 mi
Last recorded187,238 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 VBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 187,238 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 187,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 271,566 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 165,262 miles

Underside fitted with under trays preventing full inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2019 160,948 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 150,199 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 144,231 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 126,959 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 126,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 107,980 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 92,223 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

n/s & o/s front and rear valve stems perished

n/s & o/s rear exhaust heatsheilds insecure

o/s rear tyre perished between tread

Fail 26 Jun 2014 92,223 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

n/s & o/s front and rear valve stems perished

n/s & o/s rear exhaust heatsheilds insecure

o/s rear tyre perished between tread

Pass 27 Mar 2013 83,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2012 76,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,692 miles

Chips on windscreen.

Front anti - roll bar links have perished/split bushes.

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake discs worn/corroded.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 69,690 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Chips on windscreen.

Front anti - roll bar links have perished/split bushes.

Front brake discs worn/corroded.

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)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside front tyre inner sidewall cut - not deep enough to reach cords.

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake discs worn/corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,618 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link lower bush starting to seperate.

offside front anti roll bar link lower bush starting to seperate

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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ST56 VBJ is a 2007 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2007 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 110,176 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 ST56 VBJ, 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 19 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ST56 VBJ registered?

ST56 VBJ is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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