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GL55 FEH

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

219,486 mi
Last recorded219,486 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 FEH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 219,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Piece. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Sub Frame Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 203,106 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 191,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 182,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 179,281 miles

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

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

power steering seepage / pump noisy

Pass 18 Feb 2020 175,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively with further inspection, maybe to excess. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively with further inspection, maybe to excess. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 175,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively with further inspection, maybe to excess. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively with further inspection, maybe to excess. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 168,479 miles

Offside Rear exhaust upper heatshield inseure

after market tape fitted to the lights but does not effect beam pattern

exhaust system louder than expected, suspect missing baffles from the exhaust system

Fail 15 Feb 2019 168,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front outer sill badly damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust upper heatshield inseure

after market tape fitted to the lights but does not effect beam pattern

exhaust system louder than expected, suspect missing baffles from the exhaust system

Pass 16 Feb 2018 157,512 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 148,013 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 138,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 138,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 123,853 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 106,194 miles

2 x Front tyres wearing very thin on the inside edges

Pass 6 Feb 2013 93,363 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 85,648 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 77,642 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,593 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 67,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 51,062 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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GL55 FEH is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GL55 FEH, 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 GL55 FEH registered?

GL55 FEH is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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