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OE56 BXD

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

253,630 mi
Last recorded253,630 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 BXD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 253,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image slightly blurry but ok for mot (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image slightly blurry but ok for mot (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 235,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 355,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 210,904 miles

2 x chips in front windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside & offside front upper wishbone bushes deteriorating

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 10 Sep 2020 210,807 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

2 x chips in front windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside & offside front upper wishbone bushes deteriorating

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 23 Aug 2019 201,693 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer head lamp lens is weathering (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside rear lamp unit has condensation ingress

Fail 22 Aug 2019 324,399 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective brake pedal goes hard / no travel (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer head lamp lens is weathering (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside & offside rear shock shrouds are insecure

nearside rear lamp unit has condensation ingress

Pass 12 Jun 2018 185,962 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 169,189 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 168,859 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 151,678 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 151,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 130,906 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 130,905 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 125,871 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)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 125,871 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 111,138 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 111,136 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 97,370 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 97,367 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,528 miles

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

rear exhaust support bracket brpken

Fail 8 Feb 2011 83,528 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust support bracket brpken

Fail 16 Nov 2009 71,596 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 71,596 miles

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

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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OE56 BXD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OE56 BXD, 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 OE56 BXD registered?

OE56 BXD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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