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YF56 SXV

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,017 mi
Last recorded167,017 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 SXV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 167,017 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 157,375 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 152,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 152,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 148,865 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 144,856 miles

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 17 Jun 2019 144,854 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Oct 2018 142,547 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 134,236 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 126,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 119,450 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 119,448 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 112,336 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 105,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2012 87,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 75,858 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 61,023 miles

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

protective covers fitted under car not allowing a full inspection

Fail 10 Dec 2009 41,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 41,077 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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YF56 SXV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF56 SXV, 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 YF56 SXV registered?

YF56 SXV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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