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FL56 MDX

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

148,680 mi
Last recorded148,680 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 MDX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 148,680 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine mill lamp on

Fail 10 Oct 2022 148,576 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine mill lamp on

Pass 14 Sep 2021 142,826 miles

Engine management fault lamp is lit. (not a failure item for this age of diesel vehicle)

Headlamp dipswitch doesn't operate normally - mainbeam lamps extinguish immediately (as required) ONLY if switch is pulled into 'flash' position. Attention recommended.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall - close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 142,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer bead/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine management fault lamp is lit. (not a failure item for this age of diesel vehicle)

Headlamp dipswitch doesn't operate normally - mainbeam lamps extinguish immediately (as required) ONLY if switch is pulled into 'flash' position. Attention recommended.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall - close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 135,995 miles

Engine management warning is lit.

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

clutch drags - attention required

Fail 8 Sep 2020 135,995 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Clutch drags.

Engine management warning is lit.

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 128,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside parking brake effort is lower than is usual but meets MOT requirements.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged - cord not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 122,016 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 122,016 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too high bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high bulb out of position (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 116,224 miles

Engine management lamp is lit.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 116,224 miles

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

Cuts in offside rear tyre tread - cord not visible.

Engine management lamp is lit.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner and outer tread areas. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 108,142 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall is cut but not to cord.

Nearside rear tyre has several light cuts.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 102,511 miles

Engine management warning lamp is lit.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 102,511 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall cut to cord (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management warning lamp is lit.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 97,587 miles

Engine management warning lamp is lit.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 97,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Engine management warning lamp is lit.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,010 miles

Engine management lamp is lit.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 91,010 miles

Engine management lamp is lit.

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 84,915 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges and outer sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,390 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2010 59,077 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 82,818 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 52,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FL56 MDX is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FL56 MDX, 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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FL56 MDX is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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