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SM56 FVY

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

196,340 mi
Last recorded196,340 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 196,340 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 188,814 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear shock dust covers split

Pass 9 Nov 2023 181,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2022 173,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 173,190 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 172,941 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 164,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 160,190 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 155,811 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2018 148,553 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 137,939 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 128,416 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2015 121,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Nov 2014 107,778 miles

windscreen wiper blades smearing slight

Pass 22 Oct 2013 89,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,647 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 62,404 miles

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 6 Nov 2010 48,815 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 33,046 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 FVY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SM56 FVY, 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 FVY registered?

SM56 FVY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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