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2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,395 mi
Last recorded164,395 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 164,395 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 156,654 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 156,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 149,642 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 149,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 144,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 132,092 miles

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

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 124,983 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 124,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 122,992 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arms, inner bushes slightly deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low tread centre - nearside front on limit.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 119,741 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 112,987 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2013 97,759 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,015 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 81,015 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 64,331 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 64,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,029 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,707 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NFC is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN56 NFC, 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 NFC is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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