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PX56 TWU

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,436 mi
Last recorded160,436 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 TWU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 160,436 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 160,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly positioned bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 144,805 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 144,805 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 132,375 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 122,918 miles

Advise both front tyres a different size to rear tyres

Advise damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Advise n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension arm x2 inner bush worn

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 110,353 miles

Brake warning lamp on

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 110,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake warning lamp on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also punctured and sidewall showing signs of damage (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,949 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 91,920 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 84,008 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 73,833 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 63,279 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all service brakes decelerometer only

engine management light on

engine under tray & under floor trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 63,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

all service brakes decelerometer only

engine management light on

engine under tray & under floor trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,540 miles

offside rear brake light 1 of 2 bulbs not working

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine under tray fitted (unable to see certain components)

front & rear brake pads more than 1/2 way worn

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 TWU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

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

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