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VF55 ZZJ

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

228,774 mi
Last recorded228,774 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 ZZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 228,774 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 228,766 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on dashboard (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 136,047 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 135,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected air inflation bag collasped. (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brakes pedal travel long.

Pass 1 Jun 2020 134,016 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 130,955 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 130,955 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 128,155 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 128,155 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 126,760 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2016 120,132 miles

Excessive oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 112,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 104,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 104,103 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 94,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 77,787 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,154 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,342 miles

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

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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VF55 ZZJ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

VF55 ZZJ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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