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GJ56 EFM

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

137,040 mi
Last recorded137,040 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 EFM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 137,040 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 134,141 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 134,131 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2024 130,581 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 128,400 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 124,902 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 121,454 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 120,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 112,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 105,364 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 93,484 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 83,494 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 83,494 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,246 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,427 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,386 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,938 miles

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

O/R tyre has deep cut on sidewall

Fail 14 Apr 2011 46,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/R tyre has deep cut on sidewall

Pass 1 May 2010 39,073 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,067 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,781 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,060 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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GJ56 EFM is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ56 EFM, 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 GJ56 EFM registered?

GJ56 EFM is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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