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GW55 EUF

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,001 mi
Last recorded194,001 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 EUF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 194,001 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp lens insecure

Nearside Front electric window not working from inside the vehicle

Offside Front electric window not working from inside the vehicle

Fail 4 Mar 2023 193,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre bald throughout entire circumference

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp lens insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front electric window not working from inside the vehicle

Offside Front Inner Tyre bald throughout entire circumference

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front electric window not working from inside the vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2022 186,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner steering joint play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 175,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 168,231 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 2 Mar 2019 166,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 160,347 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 151,466 miles

Engine management light on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2016 143,490 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 140,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 140,337 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 135,844 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 122,542 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 110,438 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2011 100,501 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 100,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 87,401 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 77,954 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 75,044 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 75,044 miles

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

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

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

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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GW55 EUF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GW55 EUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GW55 EUF registered?

GW55 EUF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is GW55 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW55 EUF shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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