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MT56 BFN

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,707 mi
Last recorded214,707 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 BFN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 214,707 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 191,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damage

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

Offside Front wing damage

Offside Rear door damage

Offside Rear wing damage

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 191,446 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark level indicator light on (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing damage

Offside Rear door damage

Offside Rear wing damage

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

Pass 17 May 2018 170,578 miles

Front bumper damage

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front door slightly damage

Offside Front wing damage

Offside Rear door slightly damage

Offside Rear wing damage

Oil leak engine ()

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2018 170,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

front brake application uneven nearside recording low (3.7.B.2)

Front bumper damage

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front door slightly damage

Offside Front wing damage

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

Offside Rear door slightly damage

Offside Rear wing damage

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2018 159,604 miles

Front bumper damage

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wing damage

Offside Rear wing damage

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 159,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front bumper damage

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wing damage

Offside Rear wing damage

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 118,435 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 118,435 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 67,526 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,886 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,739 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 51,609 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,707 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,215 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 28,630 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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MT56 BFN is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT56 BFN, 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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MT56 BFN is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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