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SL56 MHU

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,244 mi
Last recorded148,244 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 MHU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 148,244 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 142,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 142,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 128,863 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 116,870 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2016 108,474 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2015 101,032 miles
Fail 4 May 2015 101,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,156 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 79,186 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,065 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 73,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,366 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2010 56,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,176 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,829 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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SL56 MHU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SL56 MHU, 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 SL56 MHU registered?

SL56 MHU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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