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2006 AUDI A6
General Information
- Registration SW56UBM
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A6
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 28 Aug 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 177,471 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
27 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 168,851 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2025 8 Jun 202627 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 168,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
25 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,297 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2024 8 Jun 202629 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 158,094 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2023 8 Jun 202615 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 158,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
3 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 152,056 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- front headlamps cloudy
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,911 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 143,911 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 140,084 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
20 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 139,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
16 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 133,431 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,088 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2018 8 Jun 202612 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,370 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2017 8 Jun 202620 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,550 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2016 8 Jun 202614 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,333 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2015 8 Jun 202613 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
6 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
14 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,420 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2014 8 Jun 202612 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
7 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,684 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2013 8 Jun 20269 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,523 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,353 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,776 MI
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SW56UBM was registered on 2006-12-17
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