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SP56 MBY

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,869 mi
Last recorded152,869 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 MBY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 152,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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))

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel tank straps

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 144,167 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion on chassis sections

corrosion on fuel tank straps

under body trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2019 144,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

corrosion on chassis sections

corrosion on fuel tank straps

under body trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 137,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

corrosion on both rear shocker casings

corrosion on fuel tank straps

corrosion on rear chassis sections

under body trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 132,709 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

corrosion on fuel tank straps

slight corrosion on rear chassis sections

underbody covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2017 132,709 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion on fuel tank straps

slight corrosion on rear chassis sections

underbody covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 126,279 miles

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

both front tyres worn near limit on edges

engine management light staying on

n/s rear tyre worn on edges near limit

slight corrosion on chassis sections

Pass 14 Sep 2015 119,877 miles

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

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

cam belt due replacement

Fail 14 Sep 2015 119,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

cam belt due replacement

Pass 16 Sep 2014 109,026 miles

Both front brake discs has slight corrosion on inner face

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 100,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn to limit and starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2013 100,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn to limit and starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 82,093 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 82,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 74,128 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2010 73,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,072 miles

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

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

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 MBY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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