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WR56 XLJ

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

258,026 mi
Last recorded258,026 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 XLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 258,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 253,280 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 243,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 229,026 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 214,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 196,607 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 196,607 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 196,445 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 179,498 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 179,498 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 162,686 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 148,333 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 133,600 miles

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

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

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 8 Dec 2014 117,970 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 169,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 153,315 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)

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)

tested wet

Pass 14 Nov 2011 133,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 115,483 miles

eml lighton

front screen damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2009 89,390 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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WR56 XLJ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WR56 XLJ, 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 WR56 XLJ registered?

WR56 XLJ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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