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SC55 HWX

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,609 mi
Last recorded128,609 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 HWX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 128,609 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 128,609 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 126,820 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 122,055 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 118,029 miles

bonnet latch sticky/seized

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside front tyre splitting on outer shoulder

Pass 4 Jan 2017 114,424 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

engine managment light on

front brake application and release uneven

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 5 Jan 2016 110,309 miles

exhaust heatshields at rear loose

front brake discs corroded on inner face

in screen vin no missing

Fail 4 Jan 2016 110,305 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust heatshields at rear loose

front brake discs corroded on inner face

in screen vin no missing

Pass 5 Jan 2015 105,237 miles

engine managment light on

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

offside front tyre has sidewall cut/damage

offside rear tyre worn unevenly and splitting in tread area

windscreen vin number missing

Fail 5 Jan 2015 105,234 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine managment light on

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

offside front tyre has sidewall cut/damage

offside rear tyre worn unevenly and splitting in tread area

windscreen vin number missing

Pass 17 Dec 2013 100,130 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 100,130 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 94,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a small cut in sidewall but not to cords

Pass 27 Dec 2011 91,933 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 85,704 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2009 75,129 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

nearside front tyre has nick in sidewall

Pass 23 Dec 2008 60,948 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 60,948 miles

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

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

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

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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SC55 HWX is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SC55 HWX, 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 SC55 HWX registered?

SC55 HWX is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is SC55 HWX safe to buy?

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