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AE56 YBD

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

419,785 mi
Last recorded419,785 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YBD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 419,785 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated back arm, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 390,141 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 366,734 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 366,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 335,356 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 335,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 313,309 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 287,969 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Unable to fully check brake pipes under body covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2016 286,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre inner shoulders worn

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

Offside Front Tyre inner shoulder worn

Unable to fully check brake pipes under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 261,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 261,044 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 16 Dec 2015 238,981 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 222,710 miles

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

both front wheels have had welded repairs to rims

Pass 22 Dec 2014 204,381 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 182,840 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 182,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 162,740 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 136,099 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 121,778 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

covers under car unable to check components properly

front pads wearing low

Pass 29 Dec 2009 106,806 miles

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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AE56 YBD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE56 YBD, 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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AE56 YBD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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