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VK56 VUS

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,649 mi
Last recorded150,649 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 VUS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 150,649 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 144,855 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 143,632 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 135,295 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 127,433 miles

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

engine light is on

Fail 19 Sep 2014 127,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light is on

Pass 16 Sep 2013 122,555 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT SPLITS IN WALL

Fail 11 Sep 2013 122,554 miles

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT SPLITS IN WALL

Pass 14 Sep 2012 114,126 miles

FRONT TYRES ROUGH AND LOW TREAD

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 107,177 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 95,700 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 73,536 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 VUS is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK56 VUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK56 VUS registered?

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

Is VK56 VUS safe to buy?

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