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GY56 JAU

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,138 mi
Last recorded127,138 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 JAU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 127,138 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and worn on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 119,413 miles

Offside Rear Lower Sill damaged.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish cracks in the tread around the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 119,409 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Sill damaged.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish cracks in the tread around the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 115,852 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 115,852 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 110,855 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 103,247 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 103,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,467 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 97,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 90,568 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)

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 87,088 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 79,893 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 65,654 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 55,494 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 46,234 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,809 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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GY56 JAU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GY56 JAU, 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 GY56 JAU registered?

GY56 JAU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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