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FV56 MXW

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

269,890 mi
Last recorded269,890 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 269,890 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens broken

Nearside Rear One side lamp inoperative

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

Some front and rear brake imbalance

Fail 25 Oct 2018 269,890 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Noisy power steering

Bulb warning indicator on

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens broken

Nearside Rear One side lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre press very low

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Some front and rear brake imbalance

Pass 24 Oct 2017 256,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Some front brake imbalance

Fail 24 Oct 2017 256,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Some front brake imbalance

Pass 24 Oct 2016 241,544 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In EGR valve area. (7.1.2)

Front suspension upper arm inner bushes deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 227,682 miles

Front upper arm bushes deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Damper shroud detached.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 227,644 miles

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

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

Front upper arm bushes deteriorating.

Nail in NSF tyre.

Nearside Rear Damper shroud detached.

Pass 11 Oct 2014 209,567 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres wearing thin on edges

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Oct 2014 209,563 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both front and offside rear tyres wearing thin on edges

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Oct 2013 191,192 miles

both front upper inner rear wishbone rubbers cracking

Fail 19 Oct 2013 191,192 miles

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

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

both front upper inner rear wishbone rubbers cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2012 174,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to n/s/r door and wheel arch

side wall of nearside rear tyre damaged

undertray insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2012 174,058 miles

damage to n/s/r door and wheel arch

side wall of nearside rear tyre damaged

undertray insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2011 152,638 miles

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops starting to perish

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Nov 2011 152,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops starting to perish

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2010 117,811 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 83,644 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and very close to limits

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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 MXW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

FV56 MXW is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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