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SG56 VYP

2006 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

231,961 mi
Last recorded231,961 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 VYP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 231,961 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2024 255,722 miles

Both head light images are poor

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Mar 2024 255,722 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))

Both head light images are poor

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 218,544 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlamp patterns just to standard

Fail 20 Mar 2023 218,543 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlamp patterns just to standard

Pass 9 Mar 2022 210,372 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2022 210,371 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 202,496 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 198,124 miles

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

front suspension top arms bushes slightly split

slight play in n/s/ rack arm

Fail 10 Mar 2020 198,124 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front suspension top arms bushes slightly split

slight play in n/s/ rack arm

Pass 7 Mar 2019 190,594 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 182,696 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 175,531 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 167,385 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 167,385 miles

Centre Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper blade split slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2015 159,305 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 149,304 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 149,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 137,811 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 127,003 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 113,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 113,981 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 100,565 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 99,439 miles

slight smear wipers

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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SG56 VYP is a 2006 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SG56 VYP, 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 SG56 VYP registered?

SG56 VYP is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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