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GY56 WRD

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

280,564 mi
Last recorded280,564 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 WRD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 280,564 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 162,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 152,998 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 143,953 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 143,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 134,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 134,348 miles

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

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 124,531 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 124,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 114,256 miles

EML on

Fail 13 Oct 2017 114,256 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EML on

Pass 17 Oct 2016 104,236 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 104,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 94,688 miles

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Fail 17 Oct 2015 94,688 miles

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

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

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 10 Oct 2014 85,458 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 75,086 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,739 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,094 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,360 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 45,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,044 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 WRD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc 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 GY56 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

GY56 WRD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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