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VK56 MSU

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,467 mi
Last recorded189,467 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 MSU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 189,467 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 181,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 178,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges have wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes have light deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges have wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes have light deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 173,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 173,467 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 169,153 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 159,390 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 147,177 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 147,177 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 131,167 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 108,142 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,462 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 85,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,007 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,439 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,626 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 MSU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MSU, 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 VK56 MSU registered?

VK56 MSU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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