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VO56 OPN

2006 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

216,171 mi
Last recorded216,171 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 OPN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 216,171 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 211,761 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 211,761 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 204,307 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 194,434 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 189,448 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 181,780 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 175,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 170,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber protection cover broken

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 162,778 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 151,177 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 141,293 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 130,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2014 117,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 111,821 miles

Both rear tyres have edge wear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2013 111,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres have edge wear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 95,633 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 81,591 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 64,126 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 49,803 miles

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

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

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 OPN is a 2006 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VO56 OPN, 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 VO56 OPN registered?

VO56 OPN is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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