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VE56 XAG

2007 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,615 mi
Last recorded166,615 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 XAG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 166,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n\s off\s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 157,752 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 157,752 miles

Nearside Rear 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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 155,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 151,817 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 143,517 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 132,891 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 132,891 miles

Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 124,438 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 124,438 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 112,909 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 98,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscureing some engine components

excess diesle around filtre houseing

nails in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre mis-shapeing

radial cracks in nearside rear tyre

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2015 98,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscureing some engine components

excess diesle around filtre houseing

nails in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre mis-shapeing

radial cracks in nearside rear tyre

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 86,323 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,921 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 73,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 73,632 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,374 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,400 miles

Nearside Front 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 XAG is a 2007 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE56 XAG registered?

VE56 XAG is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 16 February 2007.

Is VE56 XAG safe to buy?

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