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SH56 ZWD

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,166 mi
Last recorded175,166 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 175,166 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 174,884 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right bracket on headlamp broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Pass 27 Sep 2017 166,814 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 153,292 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 153,291 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre heavily worn on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2015 146,071 miles

engine light on

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Jul 2015 146,071 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine light on

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 137,377 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 17 Jul 2014 137,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs heavily corroded/worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 132,308 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn

evidence of fuel leak at cooler pipes

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 31 Jul 2013 132,305 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and worn

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

offside rear brake discs heavily scored

Pass 20 Jul 2012 126,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

rear brake discs worn slightly

Fail 20 Jul 2012 126,871 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2011 118,037 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 22 Jul 2011 118,037 miles

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

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)

brake warning symbol on

front brake discs pitted

rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 30 Jul 2010 110,083 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)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2009 94,762 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 ZWD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZWD, 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 ZWD registered?

SH56 ZWD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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