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BD56 FDU

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

235,711 mi
Last recorded235,711 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 FDU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 235,711 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 228,818 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 228,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 224,810 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 216,112 miles

All brake disks slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body covered in protective sheeting difficult inspect fully

Pass 6 Aug 2018 204,317 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right and left arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right and left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 204,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right and left arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right and left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 197,824 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 197,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 182,262 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 182,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp turns off when rear fog lamp is turned on (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 164,770 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 146,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres have damage to outer walls but none deep enough to expose ply/cords

Pass 2 Sep 2013 125,465 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 119,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre wall/rim protector heavily damaged but not deep enough to expose ply/cords. STRONGLY advise replacement

o/s/f tyre wall/rim protector damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2012 92,509 miles

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,543 miles

xenon conversion headlight bulbs fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,645 miles

front brake discs worn

full under tray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,700 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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BD56 FDU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD56 FDU, 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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BD56 FDU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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