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VN06 ZKA

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,752 mi
Last recorded250,752 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 ZKA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 250,752 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 244,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front jacking point rubber missing

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 244,250 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front jacking point rubber missing

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 139,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different size tyes front to back

nsf tyre worn on inside edge

osf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 120,711 miles

engine not reving when vehicle stationary

Pass 15 May 2012 98,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag warning lamp on

during vehicle test a blanking buckle found plugged into drivers seat belt stalk, risk of airbag deployment during accident as airbag will be active.

Fail 15 May 2012 98,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning lamp on

during vehicle test a blanking buckle found plugged into drivers seat belt stalk, risk of airbag deployment during accident as airbag will be active.

Pass 3 May 2011 96,079 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 96,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 80,414 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 80,102 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2009 63,133 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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VN06 ZKA 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 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 VN06 ZKA, 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 VN06 ZKA registered?

VN06 ZKA is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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