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AU56 ZKN

2006 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

193,430 mi
Last recorded193,430 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 ZKN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 193,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 186,774 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 177,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 163,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 155,726 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

rear exhaust heatshields loose

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2021 155,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

rear exhaust heatshields loose

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2020 146,762 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip and crack (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to fully check testable items due to under body shields

Pass 7 Sep 2019 135,551 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 114,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Sep 2018 114,804 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,070 miles

screen cracked outside swept area

under shields and covers preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,362 miles

1/ slight damage to o/s front tyre outer side wall

2/ both rear brake discs becoming corroded

3/ hand brake low

Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,923 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,852 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has surface damage to outer sidewall through kurbing

o/s/f tyre worn on very inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2014 71,852 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has surface damage to outer sidewall through kurbing

o/s/f tyre worn on very inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2013 67,055 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,460 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 54,777 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2011 54,777 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,224 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 36,902 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 ZKN is a 2006 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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