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VE56 XAB

2007 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,167 mi
Last recorded144,167 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 XAB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2024 144,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 141,137 miles

Front Subframe bushes

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES ON HUB (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 141,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Subframe bushes

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES ON HUB (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 132,167 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 132,167 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 123,366 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front both upper arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,249 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 113,941 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 110,073 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 104,736 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 96,376 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 80,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,811 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,689 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,742 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 56,464 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,743 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,443 miles

engine covers fitted

front to rear brake pipes fitted under tray

front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

inner and outer sill covers fitted

unable to asses brake fluid level due to covers

under tray fitted under engine bay

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 XAB is a 2007 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE56 XAB, 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 VE56 XAB registered?

VE56 XAB is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 12 February 2007.

Is VE56 XAB safe to buy?

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