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SDM 746

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,523 mi
Last recorded160,523 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDM 746
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 160,523 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 159,913 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2023 156,109 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 155,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 144,728 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 144,728 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 136,334 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 136,334 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 131,855 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 124,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge, almost smooth on very outer - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem stress cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very edges - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper rear arm bush slightly deteriorated

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front droplinks, all bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2017 116,700 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem stress cracked

Offside headlight starting to deteriorate

both front droplink lower bushes slightly deteriorated

both side repeaters condensated - not affecting lighting

Pass 31 Oct 2016 106,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cut to tread but not deep enough to reach cords and less than 25mm in length

Offside Rear tyre cut to tread but not deep enough to reach cords and less than 25mm in length

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 106,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cut to tread but not deep enough to reach cords and less than 25mm in length

Offside Rear tyre cut to tread but not deep enough to reach cords and less than 25mm in length

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 100,434 miles

Rear registration plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 4 Dec 2015 100,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,480 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 88,068 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 79,088 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,127 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,552 miles

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2009 35,087 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 35,018 miles

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

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

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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SDM 746 is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black 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 SDM 746, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SDM 746 registered?

SDM 746 is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is SDM 746 safe to buy?

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