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DA56 AEW

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,486 mi
Last recorded164,486 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 AEW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 164,486 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 154,673 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 150,957 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 142,900 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 138,710 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and worn on edges

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 138,481 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Both rear tyres cracking and worn on edges

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 126,721 miles

rear tyres slight cracking on edges

Pass 13 May 2016 117,138 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2015 107,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 106,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 94,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 May 2014 94,548 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 82,124 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 62,388 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 60,164 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 49,891 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 37,975 miles

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

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

rear brake pads getting low 80% worn

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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DA56 AEW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA56 AEW, 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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DA56 AEW is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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