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SW56 BYX

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,489 mi
Last recorded125,489 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 BYX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 125,489 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

all four jacking points damaged

both rear shockers corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2021 124,874 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 109,123 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 109,093 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,742 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 105,109 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 104,833 miles

heatshield insecure at rear

offside front tyre has cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cord

Fail 17 Mar 2016 104,820 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

heatshield insecure at rear

offside front tyre has cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 4 Apr 2014 101,405 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 87,569 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 4 Apr 2013 87,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

high level stop light not working

Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,021 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 76,021 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 59,727 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 10 Sep 2009 49,821 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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SW56 BYX is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 SW56 BYX, 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 SW56 BYX registered?

SW56 BYX is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 4 December 2006.

Is SW56 BYX safe to buy?

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