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BD56 GZO

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,254 mi
Last recorded152,254 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 152,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 152,219 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front badly corroded inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED EXHAUST LEAK

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

Fail 9 Apr 2016 244,270 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front badly corroded inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED EXHAUST LEAK

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

Pass 20 Apr 2015 224,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 224,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 124,648 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 124,645 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 124,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 104,938 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 87,081 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 67,259 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 46,894 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 GZO is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GZO, 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 BD56 GZO registered?

BD56 GZO is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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