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GY56 WRF

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,789 mi
Last recorded188,789 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 WRF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 188,789 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 177,376 miles

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

advise slight oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2020 165,943 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 165,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 156,742 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 144,838 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 4 May 2017 135,647 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 128,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 118,605 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 118,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 114,969 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 114,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 109,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil on

Pass 14 Sep 2012 101,650 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil lamp on

Fail 14 Sep 2012 101,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil lamp on

Pass 16 Sep 2011 95,622 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)

mil lamp on

plastic undershield fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 88,584 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 88,584 miles

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

mil lamp illuminated

plastic shield covers complete underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2009 79,877 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 WRF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

GY56 WRF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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