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GJ56 EFZ

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

217,481 mi
Last recorded217,481 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 EFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 217,481 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 217,481 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 208,060 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 195,619 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 180,955 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))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 180,955 miles

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

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

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

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))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 180,830 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 166,913 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 154,148 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 138,744 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 138,744 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 121,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 121,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,146 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 101,576 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 93,760 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 82,370 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 72,536 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,722 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 EFZ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GJ56 EFZ, 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 EFZ registered?

GJ56 EFZ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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