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FV56 GWY

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

195,954 mi
Last recorded195,954 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 195,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Sep 2018 195,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 188,124 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 188,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 181,676 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 181,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 177,838 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 177,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 174,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 157,360 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 157,360 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 133,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 117,654 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 89,398 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 88,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,784 miles

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

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

osr tyre sidewall damage

osr tyre slit in tread

Fail 16 Mar 2010 68,763 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

osr tyre sidewall damage

osr tyre slit in tread

Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,475 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 GWY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GWY, 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 GWY registered?

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

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