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GL56 AHF

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

255,549 mi
Last recorded255,549 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 AHF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 255,549 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 237,012 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 221,476 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 126,807 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 126,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 114,372 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres are low on inner egdes

Fail 10 Nov 2015 114,372 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres are low on inner egdes

Pass 11 Nov 2014 104,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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Fail 11 Nov 2014 104,155 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise tracking check

Pass 12 Nov 2013 94,707 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 94,705 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 84,182 miles

both front tyres are low on tread

Pass 30 Nov 2011 73,276 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 73,276 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre is low and tread is cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2010 60,278 miles

front and rear brake pads are wearing low

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall and is wearing low on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,227 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,452 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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GL56 AHF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL56 AHF, 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 GL56 AHF registered?

GL56 AHF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is GL56 AHF safe to buy?

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