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SL06 UWV

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,894 mi
Last recorded176,894 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 UWV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 176,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc very slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers restricting corrosion check

rear heat shield insecure

suspect both front upper suspension arm securing bolts incorrect type for vehicle

undertrays restricting view of multiple components

Fail 28 May 2019 176,894 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc very slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers restricting corrosion check

rear heat shield insecure

suspect both front upper suspension arm securing bolts incorrect type for vehicle

undertrays restricting view of multiple components

Pass 21 May 2018 168,261 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cut on side wall

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 161,042 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2017 161,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted fouling on handbrake module (3.6.B.4c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 156,297 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 156,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 139,901 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 125,524 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 125,520 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 May 2013 109,695 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 109,695 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 94,685 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 28 Jan 2011 82,074 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 54,436 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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SL06 UWV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL06 UWV, 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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SL06 UWV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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