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RE56 CVW

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,411 mi
Last recorded181,411 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 CVW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 181,411 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s inner pads may be worn thin advise brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper missing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2026 181,411 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s inner pads may be worn thin advise brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper missing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2025 180,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre loosing air

Pass 29 Aug 2024 178,439 miles

EML lamp on

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 173,870 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2022 168,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped both sides advise change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn approximately 70/80% both sides inner pads may be worn thinner advise change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 165,213 miles

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

enginbe covers fitted

unable to see inner front brake pads may be wearing thin

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2020 162,291 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 160,477 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 155,988 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 155,988 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 150,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to lose shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint inner bush perished (rear position) (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to lose shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 138,122 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 Aug 2015 126,860 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 117,544 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

MIL on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 117,514 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

MIL on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 108,133 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2012 98,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 86,556 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 77,865 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,071 miles

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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RE56 CVW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE56 CVW, 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 RE56 CVW registered?

RE56 CVW is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is RE56 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 CVW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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