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SP56 HKY

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

224,496 mi
Last recorded224,496 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 HKY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 224,496 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s off\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 224,496 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s off\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 216,590 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 201,692 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s off\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 185,710 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 185,710 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 163,014 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 163,010 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 152,272 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 152,272 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 139,089 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 127,287 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 119,348 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 109,440 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 98,859 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,312 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,994 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HKY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP56 HKY, 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 SP56 HKY registered?

SP56 HKY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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