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AO56 HGU

2006 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

135,169 mi
Last recorded135,169 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 HGU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 135,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 121,178 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside Lower Bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 109,261 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 82,052 miles

Offside Rear Lamp unit slightly damp

Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,487 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 69,601 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 69,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (front and rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (front and rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 64,522 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 58,122 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,917 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,268 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,838 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,787 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,319 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,791 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 19,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,593 miles

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

offside front tyre 3mm

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 HGU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Beige with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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

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