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VU56 OMB

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,117 mi
Last recorded172,117 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 OMB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 172,117 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 172,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 163,585 miles

Battery cover fitted

Engine covers fitted

Power steering pump noisy

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 163,585 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery cover fitted

Engine covers fitted

Power steering pump noisy

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 156,597 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 156,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 149,407 miles

Both rear tyres are worn around the edges of the tyre tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn uneven centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn uneven centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 149,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both rear tyres are worn around the edges of the tyre tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn uneven centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn uneven centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 140,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 119,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,580 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 100,423 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Aug 2009 86,948 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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VU56 OMB is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VU56 OMB, 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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VU56 OMB is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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