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SH56 ZWB

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,666 mi
Last recorded104,666 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 ZWB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 104,666 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 103,077 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 103,077 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 100,649 miles

under trays fitted

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 100,649 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2022 98,682 miles

reversing lights staying on

Pass 15 Dec 2021 96,791 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 93,847 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 87,967 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 69,387 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 69,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,635 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front 2mm keep under observation (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,565 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 41,958 miles

Rear lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 37,770 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 33,769 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 33,769 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 28,118 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,118 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 18,435 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 14,210 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 ZWB is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZWB, 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 ZWB is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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