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VN56 XVM

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,475 mi
Last recorded139,475 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 XVM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 139,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 134,868 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 130,752 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 124,344 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 124,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre inner edge worn bold (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn bold (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 114,607 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 109,832 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on the inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2016 109,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on the inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 72,917 miles

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

offside rear tyre has started cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,180 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 48,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,179 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 32,309 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 XVM is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

VN56 XVM is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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