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SM56 JTU

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

142,742 mi
Last recorded142,742 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 JTU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 142,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 137,563 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 131,124 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 126,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 123,026 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and small cut on inner edge

offside and nearside front suspension top rear arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear

offside front antiroll bar link rod rubber starting to crack/ perish

offside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge wearing

rear chassis, rear subframe, rear suspension arms and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust

rear suspension arms bushes and rear subframe mountings starting to crack/ perish

Pass 5 Nov 2020 121,318 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 121,318 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 118,143 miles

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

offside and nearside front suspension top rear arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear

rear chassis, rear subframe and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

rear suspension arms bushes and rear subframe mountings starting to crack/ perish

Fail 23 Oct 2019 118,138 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 113,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 108,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 102,526 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 94,887 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,530 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 78,510 miles

Rear wiper broken

Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,846 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 48,293 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 JTU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc 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 JTU, 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 JTU registered?

SM56 JTU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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