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SW55 FXB

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

173,111 mi
Last recorded173,111 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 FXB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 173,111 miles

nearside front subframe rear bush starting to deteriorate

nearside front upper suspension arms - inner bushes are starting to split

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

offside front subframe rear bush starting to deteriorate

offside front upper suspension arms - inner bushes are starting to split

offside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

small crack in nearside front windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2020 165,588 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 155,832 miles

Front both o/s and n/s tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Jan 2019 155,830 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))

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

Front both o/s and n/s tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2018 145,502 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 136,361 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 125,751 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 117,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 109,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front under tray damaged

Fail 23 Dec 2013 109,235 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front under tray damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2013 97,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,926 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 67,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 53,476 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 40,034 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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SW55 FXB is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SW55 FXB, 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 SW55 FXB registered?

SW55 FXB is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 4 January 2006.

Is SW55 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 FXB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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