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OE56 BXP

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,558 mi
Last recorded145,558 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 145,558 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 145,558 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 132,375 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 126,199 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 118,340 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 110,945 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 28 Feb 2017 110,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 15 Feb 2016 105,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine top and bottom covers fitted obscuring some components

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 15 Feb 2016 105,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine top and bottom covers fitted obscuring some components

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 22 Jan 2015 98,270 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 98,270 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 85,838 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 74,983 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 59,576 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,136 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,083 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 29,083 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BXP is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver 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 OE56 BXP, 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 BXP registered?

OE56 BXP is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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