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WL56 DBZ

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,200 mi
Last recorded162,200 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 DBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 162,200 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2017 158,720 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 149,234 miles

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt/s

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (2.4.G.1)

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)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

engine has slight misfire / hesitation

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 25 Oct 2016 148,943 miles

Headlamp aim too high both ns and os (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt/s

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (2.4.G.1)

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)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

engine has slight misfire / hesitation

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 24 Oct 2015 140,790 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 133,340 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Oct 2014 133,340 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Oct 2013 123,573 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Oct 2013 123,573 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Oct 2012 113,249 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 105,165 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 89,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 64,283 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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WL56 DBZ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WL56 DBZ, 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 WL56 DBZ registered?

WL56 DBZ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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