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Age related under body corrosion
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General underbody corrosion
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
General underbody corrosion
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
General underbody corrosion
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General underbody corrosion
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Stone chip to windscreen
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Stone chip to windscreen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine light on
engine light on dash
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)
engine light on dash
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
clips on fuel filter pipes not correctly posiontioned to secure pipes
engine mangement light on dash on
o/s rear side light inner one of two not working
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
clips on fuel filter pipes not correctly posiontioned to secure pipes
engine mangement light on dash on
o/s rear side light inner one of two not working
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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PY56 ELV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 PY56 ELV, 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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PY56 ELV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2006.
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