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SY56 XZU

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

210,306 mi
Last recorded210,306 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 XZU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 210,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2023 204,959 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 204,959 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 193,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 193,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 183,832 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 166,212 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 164,415 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outter sidewall but not to cord

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Front shocker corroded

Offside Rear shocker corroded

turbo to exhaust leaking

Fail 30 Nov 2017 164,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cut on outter sidewall but not to cord

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Front shocker corroded

Offside Rear shocker corroded

turbo to exhaust leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2016 153,160 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 141,055 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 129,393 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 118,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad wear light on

Pass 23 Nov 2012 108,800 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 12 Dec 2011 96,491 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 96,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,968 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 47,985 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 47,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SY56 XZU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SY56 XZU, 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 SY56 XZU registered?

SY56 XZU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is SY56 XZU safe to buy?

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