MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general under body corrosion
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
general under body corrosion
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
general corrosion to under body and components
under shields fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush X2 DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 43% (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ENGINE BAY, MISSING CLIP FROM TURBO (7.1.2)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()
Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing NSF/OSF X4 (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
X2 SILL COVERS FITTED
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush X2 DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 43% (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ENGINE BAY, MISSING CLIP FROM TURBO (7.1.2)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()
Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing NSF/OSF X4 (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
X2 SILL COVERS FITTED
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front drop links and both front upper suspension arm bushes starting to deterate
engine cover has a oily residue appears to be oil cap leaking
near side windscreen washer could do with adjustment
slight smoke on emmisions but cleared recommend fuel additive
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SH56 XAS is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 XAS, 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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SH56 XAS is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 8 November 2006.
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