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SP56 VSE

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

192,916 mi
Last recorded192,916 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 VSE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2022 192,916 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired sill holed (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2021 188,520 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both offside upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 188,519 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning only one of three bulbs working on nearside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both offside upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 180,329 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 180,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn short C link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn short C link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 165,294 miles

under trays fitted engine cover

Pass 14 Feb 2018 158,736 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 152,143 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 136,996 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 136,996 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 124,269 miles

both front tyres side walls poor condition

Fail 19 Feb 2015 124,259 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres side walls poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2014 110,787 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 95,180 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 95,180 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 83,540 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 75,838 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,129 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 59,129 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,573 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 42,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 VSE is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

SP56 VSE is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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