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SP56 SVL

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,036 mi
Last recorded176,036 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 SVL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 176,036 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 167,191 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))

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

Engine Management fault Lamp on

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 arm bushes heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 167,190 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both worn and poor inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))

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

Engine Management fault Lamp on

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 arm bushes heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 157,903 miles

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

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

coolant level low

damage to nearside and offside of front bumper

mil lamp

nsr tyre worn on inner edge close to cords. 225/50r17 98w

oil level low

Pass 1 Oct 2016 148,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2016 148,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50 17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 138,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50 17 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 128,440 miles

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

Wipers smearing slightly

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 128,440 miles

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

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

Wipers smearing slightly

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 118,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 118,245 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 107,038 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 98,015 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 92,960 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 67,514 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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SP56 SVL is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

SP56 SVL is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is SP56 SVL safe to buy?

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