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SL56 MHX

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,889 mi
Last recorded184,889 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 MHX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 184,889 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 177,871 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 177,871 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 167,778 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 159,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 159,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 159,906 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 148,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 128,969 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 124,056 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 124,056 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 119,645 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 119,582 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 112,456 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 95,387 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 84,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 74,164 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,944 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2009 56,522 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 MHX is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SL56 MHX, 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 MHX registered?

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

Is SL56 MHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL56 MHX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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