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SL56 VNY

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,441 mi
Last recorded148,441 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 VNY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 148,441 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 140,450 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 128,840 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 126,208 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 120,910 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 120,910 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 114,380 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 105,516 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,575 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR. (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 98,565 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR. (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,321 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 83,009 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,743 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,335 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2012 59,698 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,685 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,864 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,161 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 VNY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

SL56 VNY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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