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SM56 DOA

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,131 mi
Last recorded133,131 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 DOA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 133,131 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 118,383 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 115,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 113,189 miles

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

under body covers fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Pass 9 Nov 2018 110,180 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 110,109 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 97,403 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 86,130 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 86,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link top and bottom bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link top and bottom bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,085 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,210 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 70,210 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,808 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 60,808 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 52,023 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,130 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 14,493 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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SM56 DOA is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM56 DOA, 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 SM56 DOA registered?

SM56 DOA is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is SM56 DOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 DOA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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