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SH56 TVW

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,738 mi
Last recorded122,738 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 TVW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 122,738 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 95,276 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 95,276 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 88,604 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 82,918 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 82,908 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,406 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 79,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi begining to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer light unit full of condensation

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement c link bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads both sides wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,799 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,179 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 69,179 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,663 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,893 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 55,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front discs heavily corrodied and grooved and losing brake surface on inner surface a

both front wiper blades poor

Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,056 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,560 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,062 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,782 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,836 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 11,281 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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SH56 TVW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 3,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVW, 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 SH56 TVW registered?

SH56 TVW is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is SH56 TVW safe to buy?

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