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AO56 KVM

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,742 mi
Last recorded118,742 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 KVM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 118,742 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 118,734 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2025 117,164 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 116,385 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 116,385 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 116,326 miles

advice keep eye on o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

advice on further look at at front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 17 Feb 2022 116,326 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advice keep eye on o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

advice on further look at at front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2021 108,484 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 108,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 107,103 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 104,144 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 104,115 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,004 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,885 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 71,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,085 miles

engine managment light is on dash

Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,846 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,895 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,404 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,574 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,743 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 KVM is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KVM, 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 KVM registered?

AO56 KVM is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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