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ST56 HKX

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,248 mi
Last recorded103,248 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 HKX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 103,248 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 103,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f bald inner edges 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 100,088 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 100,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,310 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,168 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,824 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 57,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

ex heatshield loose

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine light on dash

security of undertray

Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,554 miles

engine light on

Fail 2 Oct 2012 46,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light on

Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,226 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,182 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 31,181 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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ST56 HKX is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ST56 HKX, 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 ST56 HKX registered?

ST56 HKX is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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