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AK56 DXD

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,194 mi
Last recorded113,194 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 DXD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 113,194 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 103,401 miles

Engine covers fitted

High level brake light in op

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Oct 2016 103,401 miles

Engine covers fitted

High level brake light in op

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Undertrays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,681 miles

n/s windscreen cracked

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 93,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s windscreen cracked

rear tyres cracked/worn outer edge/very worn inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2014 84,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn on inside / outside edges

nsr / osr tyres cracking on outside edges and in tread pattern

nsr / osr tyres uneaven wear to inside edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,357 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

rear tyres step/wear inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2012 68,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear pads worn low

rear tyre inner edges wearing and stepped slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2012 68,041 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads worn low

rear tyre inner edges wearing and stepped slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2011 59,861 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,613 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,312 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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AK56 DXD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AK56 DXD, 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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AK56 DXD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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