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SW56 AFU

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

200,953 mi
Last recorded200,953 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 AFU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 200,953 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 200,953 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 185,359 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 168,445 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 163,729 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 163,729 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 160,210 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Oct 2016 153,207 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 145,824 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view underneath

Fail 30 Oct 2014 131,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 30 Oct 2014 131,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 12 Nov 2013 114,725 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 94,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,423 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,155 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 50,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 50,473 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SW56 AFU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SW56 AFU, 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 SW56 AFU registered?

SW56 AFU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is SW56 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 AFU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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