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SV56 ZZU

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

184,415 mi
Last recorded184,415 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 ZZU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 184,415 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses dull (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2025 184,415 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses dull (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 175,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 161,597 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tail light condensated

Fail 12 Oct 2023 161,597 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tail light condensated

Pass 10 Nov 2022 148,829 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive at sump area and underneath cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front all 4 upper arms bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 136,707 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive UNDERSIDE AT REAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 136,707 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction TWO ITEMS REMOVED FROM VIEW AFTER TEST COMPLETED (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive UNDERSIDE AT REAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 122,812 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp flickering

Fail 11 Nov 2020 122,812 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp flickering

Pass 18 Nov 2019 112,850 miles

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 106,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 103,960 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 101,480 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,923 miles

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)

Offside Rear undertray insecure

Rear exhaust bracket weld broken

Pass 7 Nov 2014 83,917 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing outer edges

nearside rear tyre slight cuts

offside front tyre slight cuts

Pass 28 Oct 2013 78,007 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,565 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,971 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,570 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,968 miles

Both front wipers are smearing slightly.

Nearside Front 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)

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 ZZU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

SV56 ZZU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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