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VN56 NFA

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,460 mi
Last recorded137,460 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 137,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 134,050 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 134,030 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 125,201 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 125,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 122,293 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 117,255 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 110,907 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discolored due to heat (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 110,907 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discolored due to heat (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 101,956 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 93,303 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 82,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,867 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 82,948 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 73,222 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 73,222 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,358 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 36,808 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,879 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 30,963 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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VN56 NFA is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN56 NFA, 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 VN56 NFA registered?

VN56 NFA is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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