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SM56 KHT

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

260,531 mi
Last recorded260,531 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 260,531 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 258,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 140,219 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 135,548 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 135,283 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 121,507 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between the treads , wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge , requires replacing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tracking between the treads

knocking / vibration from the bell housing area

offside headlamp patton is poor

Fail 9 Feb 2017 121,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between the treads , wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge , requires replacing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tracking between the treads

knocking / vibration from the bell housing area

offside headlamp patton is poor

Pass 5 Feb 2016 107,012 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 97,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Feb 2015 97,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,380 miles

EML light on indicating a fault

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 87,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

EML light on indicating a fault

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2013 77,828 miles

Engine oil light on

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)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 66,876 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,918 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

advise wiper blades

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,704 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 KHT is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KHT, 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 KHT registered?

SM56 KHT is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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