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BG56 EHL

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,207 mi
Last recorded111,207 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 EHL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 111,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 94,572 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 141,065 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 141,065 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 225,470 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

covers fitted-rear both springs corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 210,242 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 189,366 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 165,681 miles

rear discs worn and coroded. both nrar side tyres in poor condition low on tread and side walls marked.

Fail 16 May 2017 165,681 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear discs worn and coroded. both nrar side tyres in poor condition low on tread and side walls marked.

Pass 20 May 2016 161,530 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 161,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 159,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 148,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 142,943 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 142,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2012 138,079 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 130,986 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 121,526 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2010 121,526 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BG56 EHL is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG56 EHL, 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 BG56 EHL registered?

BG56 EHL is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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