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SH06 VWM

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,817 mi
Last recorded194,817 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 VWM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 194,817 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 189,413 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 189,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp Lens defective (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 184,595 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 180,721 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 180,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 172,118 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 158,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 148,647 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 134,987 miles

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

nearside front wing accident damage

Pass 19 Sep 2011 112,222 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre side wall damage

Fail 19 Sep 2011 112,222 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs lipped

Pass 9 Oct 2010 91,729 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 17 Apr 2009 66,174 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 66,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SH06 VWM is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SH06 VWM, 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 SH06 VWM registered?

SH06 VWM is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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