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SL56 WNF

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,826 mi
Last recorded165,826 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 WNF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 165,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre close to limit also close to exposing cord on outer edge

Nearside Rear lense cracked/damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 165,404 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road several cracks both sides in line of vision (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre close to limit also close to exposing cord on outer edge

Nearside Rear lense cracked/damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 140,589 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 140,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 127,668 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 117,129 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 102,663 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 102,663 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,221 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 89,937 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre going out of shape

Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,060 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,932 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 21 Oct 2014 60,722 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,107 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 52,042 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,685 miles

all four tyre sidewalls are slightly perished and cracked due to age.

left front tyre valve cap missing.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,661 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 44,046 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,846 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,935 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 WNF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WNF, 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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SL56 WNF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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