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VK56 AJV

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,647 mi
Last recorded131,647 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 AJV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 131,647 miles

Both rear bump stops broken.

Brake warning light on dash.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill by 'B' pillar. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe clamp corroded.

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 131,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops broken.

Brake warning light on dash.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ((( Borderline ))) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill by 'B' pillar. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe clamp corroded.

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 129,685 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 129,685 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 127,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 127,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 125,556 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 124,179 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 123,042 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 122,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 119,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 116,108 miles

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

front brake inbalance

Fail 10 Nov 2017 116,100 miles

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

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

front brake inbalance

Pass 9 Nov 2016 109,266 miles

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

rear center seat belt catch hard to get in

Pass 3 Nov 2015 101,824 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 94,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2013 88,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 84,160 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,039 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 68,498 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,581 miles

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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VK56 AJV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK56 AJV, 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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VK56 AJV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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