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VO56 FPZ

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,662 mi
Last recorded185,662 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 FPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 185,662 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 170,172 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 170,171 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 167,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 167,194 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 162,018 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 162,018 miles

Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 160,070 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 159,594 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 146,366 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 130,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre BADLY worn on inside/outside edges also has damage to outer side wall

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre BADLY worn on inside/outside edges

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 31 Aug 2016 120,992 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 108,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,126 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 94,126 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 81,563 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,783 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,092 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on edges

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,231 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,534 miles

Rear seat belt centre buckle hard to release.

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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VO56 FPZ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO56 FPZ, 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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VO56 FPZ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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