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VK06 VLV

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,719 mi
Last recorded141,719 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 VLV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 141,719 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a wear on the inner edges

offside and nearside front tyres has a wear on the inner edges

Fail 27 May 2016 141,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside rear tyre has a wear on the inner edges

offside and nearside front tyres has a wear on the inner edges

Pass 28 May 2015 134,171 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 122,274 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 111,402 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 94,047 miles

nearside rear tyre slight damage on outer sidewall

Fail 3 Apr 2012 94,005 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre slight damage on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2011 80,995 miles

N/s stop light inner bulb not working.

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 80,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/s stop light inner bulb not working.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,621 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,428 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 61,428 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VK06 VLV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK06 VLV, 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 VK06 VLV registered?

VK06 VLV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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