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GV56 HSL

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

184,962 mi
Last recorded184,962 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 HSL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 184,962 miles

Nearside Front different size to rear axle

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

Offside Front different size to rear axle

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet stay defective

Fail 23 Jul 2024 184,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet stay defective

Pass 22 May 2023 181,642 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 181,641 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 179,819 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 179,816 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 176,090 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 176,090 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 164,474 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 164,474 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 153,138 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 153,138 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 141,638 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 128,231 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 118,292 miles

front number plate in poor condition

marks to windscreen

rear tyres slight uneven wear

Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/F tyre is bald on the inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2015 108,763 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/F tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 99,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm 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)

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 73,026 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,371 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,730 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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GV56 HSL is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GV56 HSL, 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 GV56 HSL registered?

GV56 HSL is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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