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GU56 KDO

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,170 mi
Last recorded135,170 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 KDO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 135,170 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 130,490 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,828 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 109,237 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 109,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear tyres different size

Fail 13 Nov 2020 175,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges heavily worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 166,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 161,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre very low inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre very low inner edge

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 161,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre very low inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre very low inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2017 94,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 90,630 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 90,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 86,811 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,217 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 81,210 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 75,193 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 67,261 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,802 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,139 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,999 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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GU56 KDO is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU56 KDO, 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 GU56 KDO registered?

GU56 KDO is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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