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GL56 BPF

2006 Audi S6

Silver Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

122,071 mi
Last recorded122,071 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi S689,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 BPF
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 122,071 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2023 121,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front sill damaged and holed

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2022 120,097 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 118,373 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 118,368 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2020 117,465 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 117,465 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 113,184 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 113,184 miles

Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative Bump stops sat on top of shock absorbers (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 105,354 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 102,581 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 102,581 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 97,454 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 84,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,372 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,141 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 69,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,747 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 56,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 56,700 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 55,575 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 51,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front offside /nearside brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2010 46,730 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 46,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,016 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S6?

Based on 5,068 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,549
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 111
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 49
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GL56 BPF is a 2006 Audi S6 in Silver with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2006 Audi S6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 89,269 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 S6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL56 BPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Audi S6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GL56 BPF is a 2006 Audi S6, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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