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VO56 GLK

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,189 mi
Last recorded161,189 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 GLK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 161,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 161,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight play in drop link

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 161,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight play in drop link

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 152,640 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 152,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 137,830 miles

Nearside Rear shocker outer plasic cover insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Aug 2018 137,830 miles

Nearside Rear shocker outer plasic cover insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 136,606 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 136,606 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel leak diesel cooler area (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 131,631 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 131,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front tyres wearing low

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 122,929 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 122,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 114,180 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 114,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 106,284 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 92,013 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,966 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn

near side rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 30 Aug 2011 78,961 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped and worn

near side rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 17 Aug 2010 64,527 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 64,513 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,910 miles

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

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 GLK is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GLK, 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 GLK is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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