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AD56 ESO

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,746 mi
Last recorded189,746 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 ESO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 189,746 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general under body corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 189,739 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general under body corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 184,314 miles

Coolant leak engine ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

body has slight corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2022 184,304 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak engine ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

body has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2021 170,544 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 166,086 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 160,444 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in it

Pass 14 Feb 2018 154,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear heatshield insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear heatshield insecure

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2018 154,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear heatshield insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear heatshield insecure

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2017 150,141 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2017 150,062 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2016 146,119 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 127,898 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 113,083 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 99,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 87,512 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 2 Mar 2011 72,209 miles

front inner bracke discs pitted

Pass 23 Dec 2009 54,681 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)

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

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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AD56 ESO is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD56 ESO, 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 AD56 ESO registered?

AD56 ESO is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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