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VE56 AKY

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,552 mi
Last recorded198,552 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 AKY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2022 198,552 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator bothside (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meet the legal limit/245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

front bumper damage

Pass 21 Jun 2021 186,934 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 182,847 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 173,489 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Pass 11 Jul 2018 160,315 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 160,315 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre side wall

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 147,711 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 132,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions taken not detected

Pass 30 Jun 2015 113,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 113,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 92,112 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 92,112 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 74,173 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 64,420 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 50,556 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,068 miles

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

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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VE56 AKY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel 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 VE56 AKY, 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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VE56 AKY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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