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SW56 EFE

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,247 mi
Last recorded154,247 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 EFE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 154,247 miles

engine smoking but no excessive

Pass 28 Jan 2021 147,847 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 130,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 113,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 107,117 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 107,117 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,527 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 97,527 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,268 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 78,761 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,551 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 59,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,286 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,279 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 43,575 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 EFE is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 SW56 EFE, 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 EFE registered?

SW56 EFE is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 2 December 2006.

Is SW56 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 EFE 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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