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SW55 LEJ

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,059 mi
Last recorded95,059 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 LEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 95,059 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 89,014 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

suspension bushes soft

Fail 19 Oct 2018 89,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

suspension bushes soft

Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

suspension bushes soft

Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre inner edge worn. (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 75,615 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s upper rear arm inner bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe hose to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre inner edge worn. (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED.BOTH FRONT DRAG LINK BUSHES SOFT.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 59,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has slight cut on side wall.both front drag link bushes soft.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 47,499 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 47,499 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,216 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,997 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,893 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 28,893 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,724 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 LEJ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LEJ, 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 LEJ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 10 January 2006.

Is SW55 LEJ safe to buy?

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