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AE56 YBW

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,290 mi
Last recorded178,290 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 178,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 170,384 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 164,302 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 161,064 miles

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

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

engine & undertray covers fitted

nearside & offside rear chassis corroding slightly by sub-frame mounts

offside rear sill corroding slightly

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2020 158,591 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 156,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall slightly damaged / cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear chassis corroding slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front (5.2.3 (e))

engine & undertray covers fitted

engine management light on

nearside & offside front anti-roll bar links bushes perishing slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2018 151,592 miles

engine & undertray covers fitted - obscuring some components

engine management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2017 147,684 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside rear tyres close to limit & slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

rear heat shield insecure

rear number plate peeling

Pass 24 Nov 2016 144,361 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 31 Oct 2015 139,371 miles

rear number plate peeling

chip in windscreen

engine management light on

Pass 12 Nov 2014 135,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in nearside headlamp

engine management light on

nearside rear silencer heat sheild insecure

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2013 125,906 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 117,717 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 117,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 110,520 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Dec 2010 104,477 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 89,828 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 89,826 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 YBW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBW, 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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What year was AE56 YBW registered?

AE56 YBW is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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