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GL56 ANV

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

200,856 mi
Last recorded200,856 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 ANV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 May 2023 200,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed unable to rev the vehicle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both not working or moving at all (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements too quiet (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded also light out put dim (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill near jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded also light out put dim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front radiator support cradle heavily corroded and holed

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear both reverse lenses cracked

Rear both shock absorber bump stops worn and detached

battery warning light on

body damaged in places round the vehicle

coolant low

parking light on dash stays on

power steering rough on the steering wheel

Pass 6 May 2022 195,352 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

E.M.L illuminated

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm bushes worn

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm bushes worn

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

Rear Exhaust steady bar missing

Pass 24 Mar 2021 191,589 miles

Central Front Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

E.M.L illuminated

Pass 31 Mar 2020 185,076 miles

Exhaust steady bar missing

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 2 leds mot working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 185,006 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 175,123 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 175,123 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 164,988 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 153,325 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 153,305 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 140,334 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 124,147 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 108,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 108,871 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 88,415 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,301 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 67,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,182 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,214 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 ANV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL56 ANV, 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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GL56 ANV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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