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RJ56 SWN

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,613 mi
Last recorded106,613 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 SWN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 106,613 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and cracked. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis inside engine bay. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sills/chassis areas. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 105,856 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis inside engine bay. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside of rear bumper damaged repaired with tape.

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside rear chassis/ inner sill areas. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 104,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper repaired with tape.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 103,974 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 102,349 miles

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

Nearside and offside parking brake performance low.

Fail 6 Dec 2021 102,348 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside and offside parking brake performance low.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,581 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both, Pattern only just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 98,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split on inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Through deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Through deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both, Pattern only just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 94,732 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 90,542 miles

Front shocks have slight knock

Fail 27 Nov 2018 90,540 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shocks have slight knock

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 86,579 miles

Offside Front shock absorber damp

Pass 1 Dec 2016 80,558 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 73,488 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking at tread area and cuts in tread, no cords showing.

Under tray / engine cover fitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 66,481 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 58,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2012 51,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 51,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,505 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,305 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,082 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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RJ56 SWN is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RJ56 SWN, 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 RJ56 SWN registered?

RJ56 SWN is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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