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SH56 GMF

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,694 mi
Last recorded163,694 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 GMF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 163,694 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 155,920 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2021 146,579 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 138,650 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 129,844 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underneath all corroded suspension & steering components corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2019 129,844 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underneath all corroded suspension & steering components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 124,080 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 124,079 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 116,985 miles

both wipers smeary

o/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/r tyre worn edges perished

Pass 24 Nov 2016 111,876 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 111,876 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 106,860 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 106,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 99,004 miles

offside rear tyre worn low

unable to view rear coil springs

Fail 8 Oct 2014 98,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

unable to inspect rear coil springs

Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 89,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 74,410 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limits recomend replacment

nearside washer jet inop

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,821 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 50,567 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 31,077 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SH56 GMF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH56 GMF, 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 SH56 GMF registered?

SH56 GMF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is SH56 GMF safe to buy?

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