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GL55 WHS

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

263,110 mi
Last recorded263,110 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 WHS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 263,110 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 252,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 252,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2016 185,491 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 185,491 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 170,306 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 170,254 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 156,632 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 140,656 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2012 118,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge. screw in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 118,554 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge. screw in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 93,404 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,387 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,226 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 WHS is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL55 WHS, 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 WHS registered?

GL55 WHS is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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