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SV56 TUO

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,466 mi
Last recorded176,466 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 TUO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 176,466 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 176,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 170,638 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 170,638 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake backing plate insecure

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 144,763 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 134,872 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 134,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 125,255 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 125,255 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre sleeve insecure (7.1.1)

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 103,879 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 103,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,322 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 89,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Brake pad warning light on but brake pads all ok

Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,044 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 76,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 63,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,192 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,239 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,852 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 38,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,217 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 TUO is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV56 TUO registered?

SV56 TUO is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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