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SP56 FUV

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,766 mi
Last recorded102,766 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 FUV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2023 102,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn And offside front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & nearside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside & nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively And offside. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc showing signs of heat

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Feb 2022 100,432 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 30cms from offside & nearside rear suspension fixings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arms corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 96,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached Suspension drop link. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat-shield at fuel tank loose.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside inner bands worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration light dim.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner band devoid of tread & starting to crack slightly. (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under-cover at offside rear loose.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service light illuminated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At offside & nearside rear upper suspension coil spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Unable to check offside rear suspension drop link properly.

Under-trays & engine covers fitted.

Pass 9 May 2019 92,224 miles

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

Nearside rear seat belt lock hook missing

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,416 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside of vehicle. (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 28 Nov 2017 87,058 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 82,976 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 78,286 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 72,570 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 66,251 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,459 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,266 miles

front discs worn inside edge

Pass 22 Nov 2010 50,058 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 50,058 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 5 Nov 2009 41,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

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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SP56 FUV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SP56 FUV, 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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SP56 FUV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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