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VN56 JXY

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,344 mi
Last recorded157,344 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 JXY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 157,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 157,284 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective EGR PIPE BROKEN OFF (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective DPF PRESSURE PIPE NOT SCREWED INTO DPF (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified WELDED UP (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED BULBS FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED BULBS FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire BESIDE TANK (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHILED LOOSE (above back box)

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced LAMPS TINTED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE (above back box)

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced LAMPS TINTED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP LEAKING AND LEAKS FROM VARIOUS OTHER AREAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2022 143,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 143,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 134,369 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 125,820 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 122,971 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 122,444 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 120,901 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 120,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 117,443 miles

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

Oil leak ()

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear brake binding close to limit

Fail 20 Jul 2016 117,443 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear brake binding close to limit

Pass 4 Aug 2015 113,517 miles

Oil leak

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2015 113,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 107,551 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 107,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 101,688 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 101,688 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 95,709 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 87,738 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 78,976 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 78,358 miles

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

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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VN56 JXY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VN56 JXY, 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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VN56 JXY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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