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SW56 CXV

2006 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,244 mi
Last recorded208,244 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 CXV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 208,244 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 203,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 201,282 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 196,384 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 192,246 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 186,195 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 181,151 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 181,145 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 174,817 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 168,484 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 161,809 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 157,240 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 157,240 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 150,399 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 148,601 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2010 147,071 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 147,070 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 110,783 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links have perished and split bushes.

Minor chipps on windscreen.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 110,783 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links have perished and split bushes.

Minor chipps on windscreen.

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)

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

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 CXV is a 2006 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW56 CXV, 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 CXV registered?

SW56 CXV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is SW56 CXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 CXV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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