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AO56 HGL

2006 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,498 mi
Last recorded171,498 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 HGL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 171,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexis (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 159,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 145,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 145,621 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 131,699 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 118,413 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 111,579 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 111,579 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 105,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 105,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 86,497 miles

High level brake light is Not working

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wiper arm is missing

Slight lip on the front brake discs

Fail 8 May 2018 86,497 miles

High level brake light is Not working

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wiper arm is missing

Slight lip on the front brake discs

Pass 8 May 2018 94,266 miles

Exhaust system is slightly rusty

Fail 8 May 2018 94,266 miles

Exhaust system is slightly rusty

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 72,334 miles

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)

centre stop light not working

Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,446 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring items

x2 child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 18 Feb 2015 48,415 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,415 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 43,887 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,767 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,771 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,598 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 26,931 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear

nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres sidewalls badly damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2009 19,472 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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AO56 HGL is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AO56 HGL, 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 AO56 HGL registered?

AO56 HGL is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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