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SV56 OSD

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,825 mi
Last recorded170,825 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 OSD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 170,825 miles

Underbody Has Surface Corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2022 170,825 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underbody Has Surface Corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2021 160,250 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 160,250 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 150,061 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swiped area <40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 149,861 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swiped area <40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 141,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly perished front and rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes slightly perished front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 141,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly perished front and rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes slightly perished front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 139,315 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 131,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 122,750 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2015 113,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 102,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 86,928 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,044 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 68,387 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,883 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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SV56 OSD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SV56 OSD, 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 SV56 OSD registered?

SV56 OSD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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