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FG56 XSD

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,541 mi
Last recorded163,541 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 XSD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 163,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bushes cracked also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bushes cracked also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 159,059 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 214,071 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 199,871 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 188,899 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 188,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades dirty so not clearing screen, cleaned at time of test as a temp repair (consider replacing) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 108,820 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 108,079 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,384 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 69,284 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 67,917 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 67,917 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 65,538 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,169 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 55,042 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,892 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,050 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 42,524 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,068 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 36,068 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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FG56 XSD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FG56 XSD, 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 FG56 XSD registered?

FG56 XSD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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