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PX56 SFV

2006 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,566 mi
Last recorded205,566 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 SFV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 205,566 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 205,566 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 202,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 202,675 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction e.m.l light on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 199,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,mm centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 199,772 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag light on. (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,mm centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 195,600 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 195,595 miles

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2022 192,025 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 192,025 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 189,197 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive can not see clearly as under tray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 189,197 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive can not see clearly as under tray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 185,137 miles

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS HAS WATER IN INNER LENS.

Fail 22 Jun 2020 185,135 miles

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS HAS WATER IN INNER LENS.

Pass 18 Jul 2019 182,231 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 182,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 178,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2018 178,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2017 172,152 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 164,251 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 164,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 155,297 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 146,098 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 137,868 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 131,658 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 120,974 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 105,666 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,495 miles

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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PX56 SFV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PX56 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 PX56 SFV registered?

PX56 SFV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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