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AK56 NLD

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,894 mi
Last recorded186,894 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 NLD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2023 186,894 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 178,390 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 178,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 174,817 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2020 174,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2019 164,212 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 152,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 139,361 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)

Rear Wiper damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2017 139,308 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 bolt from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 123,065 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 118,861 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear arm bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front and rear arm bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges, low on outer edges and perished

N/S Washer poor

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Undertray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 112,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 104,277 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 87,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 11 Oct 2011 72,589 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 72,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 58,678 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,083 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 NLD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NLD, 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 NLD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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