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SW55 EPF

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,163 mi
Last recorded145,163 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 EPF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023 145,163 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure both support straps corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle point of outer sill just behind cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill not fully seam welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low pattern is also of a poor quality (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

High level stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside front wheel is different to others on vehicle - tyre is the same size.

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper part of outer sill near door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Surface corrosion to entire underside of vehicle body and structure - including suspension and brake components

Undertrays fitted to vehicle obstructing view of certain underside areas

Pass 16 Nov 2022 142,603 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear are lightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle, sills, suspension etc

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front arm inner bushes all wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cut in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 142,594 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))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush of rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Lens clouded over (4.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear are lightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle, sills, suspension etc

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front arm inner bushes all wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cut in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 138,169 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to underneath

Fail 1 Nov 2021 138,169 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to underneath

Fail 20 Oct 2021 137,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Outer mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front Outer sill panel corroded and damaged

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing to bald on inner tread/shoulder areas (2353519)

Nearside Rear Outer shock casing corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn to bald on inner tread/shoulder areas (2353519) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Outer sill panels corroded

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

Rear fuel tank straps are corroded

both rear brake backplates corroded

corrosion on all rear suspension components

engine undertray fitted

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

offside and nearside front lower chassis areas are corroded

offside and nearside rear upper chassis areas are corroded

reverse lamps not working

underbody corroded

underfloor panels fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 133,732 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension parts heavily rusted

front suspension top arm bushes in poor condition

Fail 19 Oct 2020 133,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension parts heavily rusted

front suspension top arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2019 130,240 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all underbody and suspension componets heavily rusted

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2019 130,215 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all underbody and suspension componets heavily rusted

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2018 124,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 120,366 miles

EML light on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 120,366 miles

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

EML light on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,891 miles

EML light on

Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,263 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 110,263 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 102,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear wiper blade missing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 102,976 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear wiper blade missing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 91,985 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 91,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 85,300 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 78,024 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,631 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,281 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,924 miles

Nearside 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)

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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SW55 EPF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW55 EPF, 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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SW55 EPF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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