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FV56 GWX

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

214,869 mi
Last recorded214,869 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 GWX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 214,869 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 214,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 192,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 168,523 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Sep 2016 168,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2015 146,359 miles

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

N/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall and tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 146,359 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

N/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall and tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 129,538 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 117,264 miles

o/s/rear tyre bald inner edge, ?camber or tracking ?

Fail 5 Dec 2012 102,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 102,532 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 86,553 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 63,010 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 62,611 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 45,279 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,279 miles

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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FV56 GWX is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV56 GWX, 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 FV56 GWX registered?

FV56 GWX is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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