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SP56 WLC

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,901 mi
Last recorded168,901 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 WLC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 168,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has stepping to tread

Pass 9 Jan 2021 152,325 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 142,180 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 139,408 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top arm inner bushes splitting (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 139,399 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top arm inner bushes splitting (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 131,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 131,710 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front disks corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 123,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 115,193 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing thin and worn bald on inner edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 106,152 miles

some wear to front tyres on inner edges

Fail 13 Jun 2014 106,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

some wear to front tyres on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear tyre worn to makers limits

Pass 18 Apr 2012 83,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,329 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 78,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

NSR tyre sidewall is cut.

NSR wheel has got a piece of stone wedged between the wheel rim and the tyre bead.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,810 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 65,810 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 57,337 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 WLC is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

SP56 WLC is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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