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SL56 YWF

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,103 mi
Last recorded134,103 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 YWF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 134,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 126,695 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm badly scrubbed on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm bold on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure engine and gearbox undertray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 126,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm front bush split /worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm badly scrubbed on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm front bush split / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm bold on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure engine and gearbox undertray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

head light bulb warning light on dash

Pass 14 Nov 2017 122,316 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 116,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 116,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 110,639 miles

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

undertrays & engine covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 23 Nov 2015 110,639 miles

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

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

undertrays & engine covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 14 Jan 2015 110,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 110,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 104,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 98,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2012 90,047 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2012 90,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 84,011 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,904 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 YWF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YWF, 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 YWF registered?

SL56 YWF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is SL56 YWF safe to buy?

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