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SD56 DDF

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,215 mi
Last recorded184,215 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 DDF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 184,215 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 184,196 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 176,266 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 167,816 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 154,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 154,597 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 142,140 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 131,936 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

different wheels fitted to vehicle at time of retest

n/s/f tyre perished / creaked

n/s/r tyre perished / cracked, wearing low on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2021 131,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

different wheels fitted to vehicle at time of retest

n/s/f tyre perished / creaked

n/s/r tyre perished / cracked, wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 131,839 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))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MINIUM LIMIT/NAIL IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH/CLOSE TO LIMIT/S / PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 125,375 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 125,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 115,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 104,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad is very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2018 104,952 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad is very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 100,796 miles

Front position lamps slightly dim and discoloured

Fail 11 Sep 2017 100,796 miles

Front position lamps slightly dim and discoloured

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 95,693 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 88,776 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 88,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2014 77,082 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,700 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,470 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,350 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,838 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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SD56 DDF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,976cc 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 SD56 DDF, 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 SD56 DDF registered?

SD56 DDF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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