2006 Audi A6 1.9L Diesel · SL56 WNG
2006 Audi A6 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 118,843 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL56 WNG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2026
- 118,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL56 WNG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A6 (SL56 WNG) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Behind arch lining (7.1.1”.
SL56 WNG Mileage History
- 07/10/202295,572 mi
- 13/10/2023102,848 mi+7,276 mi
- 16/10/2024107,178 mi+4,330 mi
- 15/10/2025112,824 mi+5,646 mi
- 16/10/2026118,843 mi+6,019 mi
Average of roughly 5,782 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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