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AV56 DKF

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

167,830 mi
Last recorded167,830 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 DKF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 167,830 miles

'mil' lamp on

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm , inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 167,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure upper arm mount securing bolt has a nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rear arm outer joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle seat belt buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

'mil' lamp on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

low fuel light on

Pass 16 May 2025 161,608 miles

'mil' lamp on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2025 161,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system fouling both front anti roll bar links hard against lower suspension arms. both links appear to have worn lower bushes. (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components lower front suspension arm outer bush in contact with lower shock absorber mount on lock. (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

' mil ' lamp on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

low fuel light on.

Pass 24 Apr 2024 156,225 miles

'mil' lamp on

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2023 238,917 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2022 139,208 miles

'mil' lamp on

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 130,348 miles

heavy uneven wear nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2019 124,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn 225.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn 225.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear delaminated. (0.1 (b))

coolant level low , engine cover & under tray fitted ,

Pass 2 Oct 2018 118,826 miles

electronic handbrake fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall & nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge 225/50/17

Pass 14 Sep 2017 112,373 miles

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

electronic handbrake fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 112,369 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm almost through to inner canvas 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

electronic handbrake fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,254 miles

electronic handbrake fitted

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2015 100,266 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 94,193 miles

Centre brake light inop

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 88,477 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 84,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 70,251 miles

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

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

nsr tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

osr tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,126 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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AV56 DKF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AV56 DKF, 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 AV56 DKF registered?

AV56 DKF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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