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ML56 SFN

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,086 mi
Last recorded187,086 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 SFN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 187,086 miles

Engine MIL intermittent fault

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

Under trays fitted obstructing components

nearside and offside front lower shock absorber mounting bushes slightly worn

nearside and offside rear anti role bar link bushes deteriorated

nearside external mirror cover damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2019 186,822 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obstructing components

nearside and offside front lower shock absorber mounting bushes slightly worn

nearside and offside rear anti role bar link bushes deteriorated

nearside external mirror cover damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2018 175,434 miles

nearside and offside front lower shock absorber mounting bushes slightly worn

nearside front coil spring corroded

rear heat shield loose

Pass 3 Nov 2017 163,198 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Nov 2017 163,195 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2016 146,065 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 146,065 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 116,475 miles

undershields and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 116,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

undershields and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 92,390 miles

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

rear brakes sticking

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in n/s rear tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 8 Oct 2012 74,337 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,887 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,826 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,845 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 34,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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ML56 SFN is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ML56 SFN, 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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ML56 SFN is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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