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SV56 PYH

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,965 mi
Last recorded142,965 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 PYH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 142,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside coated

Fail 4 May 2021 142,953 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside coated

Pass 31 Jan 2019 140,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tail light slight cracking

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

Rear Heat shield Loose

Fail 19 Jan 2019 140,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tail light slight cracking

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

Rear Heat shield Loose

Pass 14 Dec 2017 136,036 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 136,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 131,751 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 131,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 127,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 120,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Oct 2013 107,707 miles

Offside front tyre near limit and worn on inner shoulder.

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 107,705 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre near limit and worn on inner shoulder.

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 107,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 99,518 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 99,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 89,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,727 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 57,489 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 PYH is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SV56 PYH, 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 PYH registered?

SV56 PYH is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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