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FY56 UWP

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,125 mi
Last recorded176,125 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 UWP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 176,125 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 176,125 miles

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

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 157,846 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 157,844 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 135,030 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 134,852 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 112,169 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 89,679 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 89,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 66,191 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,099 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 52,175 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,662 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 46,662 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,462 miles

nearside front tyre cut

nearside rear tyre cut

Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,224 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,482 miles

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

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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FY56 UWP is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY56 UWP, 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 FY56 UWP registered?

FY56 UWP is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is FY56 UWP safe to buy?

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