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VU55 OPZ

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

249,312 mi
Last recorded249,312 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 OPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 249,312 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides and osr (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

osf and nsf lower and upper arms rear rubber bushes are deteriorated and have slight play

rear tail gate upper stop lamp not working

Fail 23 Jan 2021 249,312 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides and osr (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

osf and nsf lower and upper arms rear rubber bushes are deteriorated and have slight play

rear tail gate upper stop lamp not working

Pass 7 Jan 2020 241,788 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 241,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 227,782 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2018 213,399 miles

Engine warning light illuminated.

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

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)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 197,068 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 196,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 180,100 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 180,100 miles

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 161,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 142,138 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 124,970 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 124,970 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2012 107,193 miles

Both rear lower spring mounts corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

O/S/R tyre worn on inside edge

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

Rear bump stops starting to separate

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 107,193 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Both rear lower spring mounts corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

O/S/R tyre worn on inside edge

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

Rear bump stops starting to separate

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,008 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges (tracking)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 89,917 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges (tracking)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 75,379 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outter edges.

Drivers mirror cracked

N/S/F tyre has cut on inner sidewall but no cords exposed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 58,379 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 58,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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)

Rear 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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VU55 OPZ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VU55 OPZ, 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 VU55 OPZ registered?

VU55 OPZ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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