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SM56 FVJ

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,983 mi
Last recorded99,983 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 FVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 99,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

exhaust center pipe sleeve clamps broken system secure

fuel tank damp

Fail 22 Nov 2021 99,980 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking around filter housing under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high n/s + o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve splitting (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner sidewall split no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

exhaust center pipe sleeve clamps broken system secure

Pass 29 Jan 2021 98,647 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 98,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 97,272 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers, undertrays fitted unable to fully check

Fail 28 Jan 2020 97,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm that mounts at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc heavily corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers, undertrays fitted unable to fully check

Pass 31 Jan 2019 95,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level on minimum

Pass 18 Dec 2017 88,528 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone rear most bush detieriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 83,778 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 83,777 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,531 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 76,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Dec 2013 59,859 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 59,859 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 52,711 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 44,192 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 44,192 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,827 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 27,511 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 FVJ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FVJ, 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 FVJ registered?

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

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