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MF56 SFV

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

270,836 mi
Last recorded270,836 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 SFV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 270,836 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 152,029 miles

Poor running at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r light lens damaged

unable to see front inner/outer brake pads at time of test

warning lights on dash

Fail 25 Oct 2018 151,970 miles

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

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction objects hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing buckle/clip (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/r17 98V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/r17 98V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Poor running at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r light lens damaged

unable to see front inner/outer brake pads at time of test

warning lights on dash

Pass 21 Jul 2017 129,237 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 129,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 123,416 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 114,900 miles

altenater clutch noisy

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

n/s/r light cluster damaged and dull and full of water

Fail 10 Sep 2015 114,792 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

altenater clutch noisy

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

n/s/r light cluster damaged and dull and full of water

Pass 25 Oct 2014 103,138 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 103,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 92,820 miles

N/S/R light lens cracked

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake pads getting low 80-90% worn

Pass 7 Feb 2013 77,900 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 77,893 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All discs corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,029 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 60,785 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,101 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,435 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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MF56 SFV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MF56 SFV, 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 MF56 SFV registered?

MF56 SFV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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