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AU56 RDZ

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

196,725 mi
Last recorded196,725 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 RDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 196,725 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 196,725 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 180,657 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint on the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 163,881 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 163,881 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 142,318 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 142,318 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 131,070 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2021 131,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 127,593 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 127,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working multi function bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 122,612 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 115,999 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,959 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 104,060 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 104,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 97,920 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt requires the release button to be slightly depressed to secure seat belt

Items obscured by covers fitted in the engine bay

Items obscured by undertrays fitted to the vehicle

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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Poor pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 97,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Not securing (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items obscured by covers fitted in the engine bay

Items obscured by undertrays fitted to the vehicle

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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,588 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 64,585 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,095 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,338 miles

n/s/f drop link bottom bush separating - recommend replace

rear brake pads getting low

wear to front drop link bushes

Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,525 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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AU56 RDZ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AU56 RDZ, 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 AU56 RDZ registered?

AU56 RDZ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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