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BF56 ZHW

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,755 mi
Last recorded187,755 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 ZHW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 187,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 187,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 175,560 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 160,572 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 155,127 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 148,993 miles

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

both front tyres, outer sidewall damage

Fail 12 Nov 2020 148,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

both front tyres, outer sidewall damage

Pass 6 Jun 2019 138,926 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 138,926 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 130,717 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 117,820 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 105,755 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 18 Sep 2015 95,628 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 86,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,081 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,887 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 80,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre in poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2012 77,202 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2011 70,104 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 58,081 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,446 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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BF56 ZHW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF56 ZHW, 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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BF56 ZHW is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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