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VN56 UBH

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,220 mi
Last recorded172,220 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 172,220 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 172,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 162,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 158,345 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 158,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 154,530 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2020 154,383 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 149,570 miles

both front anti-roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

engine light on

rear brakes worn

Pass 25 Jan 2018 145,103 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pads getting low and discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Jan 2018 145,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pads getting low and discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Feb 2017 133,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2017 133,833 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2016 126,109 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 113,976 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 100,604 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 87,318 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 74,233 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 58,879 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,879 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,819 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 49,819 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UBH is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VN56 UBH, 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 VN56 UBH registered?

VN56 UBH is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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