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SB56 CHL

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,614 mi
Last recorded169,614 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 CHL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 169,614 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 169,612 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTERSILL AREA CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working REAR STOP LAMPS NOT WORKING WHEN FOG LAMP ON (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2023 164,766 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 162,504 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 158,195 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 151,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 150,367 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 150,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 143,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 143,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 131,236 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 108,964 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 108,964 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 98,227 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 98,227 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,673 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,519 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 72,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,654 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 58,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,674 miles

front reg plate slight damage/ grill also damaged ,

Fail 4 Sep 2009 41,674 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front reg plate slight damage/ grill also damaged ,

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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SB56 CHL is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SB56 CHL, 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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SB56 CHL is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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