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VF55 ZJZ

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

249,270 mi
Last recorded249,270 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 ZJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 249,270 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 243,067 miles

All brake discs worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 233,000 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear wiper arm missing

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 229,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 229,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 225,189 miles

off side front outer sill damaged

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 31 Jan 2019 216,997 miles

Offside Front outer sill damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 216,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm. worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 199,301 miles

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted underbody

Fail 7 Feb 2018 199,301 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 26 Jan 2017 179,861 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (3.5.1i)

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

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2016 161,207 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 138,969 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 125,142 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 111,445 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 92,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,651 miles

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

centre stop lamp unit disconnected

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,725 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 64,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,895 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 45,579 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside 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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VF55 ZJZ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VF55 ZJZ, 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 VF55 ZJZ registered?

VF55 ZJZ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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