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GL56 BSZ

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,678 mi
Last recorded174,678 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 BSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 174,678 miles

windscreen cracked n/s

Fail 23 Feb 2021 174,675 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. rear (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 13 Feb 2020 166,766 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s outer sill slight damaged

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 26 Feb 2019 158,864 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen cracked n/s

Fail 25 Feb 2019 158,864 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision rear centre buckle faulty (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 2 Mar 2018 150,898 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 150,898 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 142,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 141,728 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 111,279 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 12 Jan 2015 81,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2014 88,012 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,438 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 87,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 BSZ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BSZ, 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 BSZ registered?

GL56 BSZ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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