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DE56 FFA

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,992 mi
Last recorded177,992 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 FFA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 177,992 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 177,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 162,243 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 162,221 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 149,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front top rear arm bush cracking/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 141,110 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 131,638 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 122,239 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 122,239 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 112,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn on inner face

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

Pass 14 Dec 2015 101,625 miles

both front anti-roll bar linkage bushes are slightly worn

offside rear tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,715 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,656 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 86,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2013 86,429 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,983 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,984 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 65,845 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2010 53,552 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 53,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,455 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

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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DE56 FFA is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 DE56 FFA, 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 DE56 FFA registered?

DE56 FFA is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is DE56 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 FFA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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