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SM56 WEA

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,764 mi
Last recorded130,764 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 WEA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 130,764 miles

Front (both side) top arm bushes slight crack

Front both tyre slight wearing on edge

Front headlight lens both slight defective

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

Offside Front brake disc pitted

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom ? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both cannot be inspect due to covered (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 130,764 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front (both side) top arm bushes slight crack

Front both tyre slight wearing on edge

Front headlight lens both slight defective

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

Offside Front brake disc pitted

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom ? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both cannot be inspect due to covered (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 128,371 miles

exhaust blowing

undertray fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2023 128,242 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust blowing

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 125,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 123,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 119,545 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 119,543 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jul 2019 108,236 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most upper bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most upper bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 9 Jul 2019 108,236 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most upper bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most upper bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 103,005 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 98,479 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 98,479 miles

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,470 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 74,470 miles

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 92,753 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 92,741 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 91,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 89,670 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 87,824 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 84,673 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 78,752 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 78,752 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 69,646 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,564 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 WEA is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WEA, 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 WEA registered?

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

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