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GW55 HZR

2006 Audi A6

Black Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,723 mi
Last recorded172,723 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 HZR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 172,723 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 170,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 170,348 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 159,698 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on inner edges.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust sleeve joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area contained within 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 159,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres worn bald on inner edges.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust sleeve joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area contained within 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

tailgate lights inoperative.

Pass 25 Mar 2021 149,707 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 149,643 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 143,532 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 143,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 131,095 miles

Engine and undertray covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 131,095 miles

Engine and undertray covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 104,273 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 104,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40r18 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 90,440 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 80,882 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 71,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,108 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,816 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,305 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,122 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 49,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HZR is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GW55 HZR, 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 GW55 HZR registered?

GW55 HZR is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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