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2006 AUDI A6
General Information
- Registration SW56EEM
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A6
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 04 Nov 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,656 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
5 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,428 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
5 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 101,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
12 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,233 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2024 11 Jun 202614 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,195 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,317 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 89,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,534 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2021 11 Jun 202612 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 85,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
11 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,395 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2021 11 Jun 20264 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,552 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,831 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre wall worn
14 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,209 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear Tyre cut in wall
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear Tyre cut in wall
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,057 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
2 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,686 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
31 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,604 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2014 11 Jun 202616 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
23 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,599 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
23 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,599 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
28 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,410 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2012 11 Jun 20261 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,420 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2011 11 Jun 202616 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,401 MI
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SW56EEM was registered on 2006-11-30
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