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BD56 KDN

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,505 mi
Last recorded203,505 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 KDN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 203,505 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIS ,SUBFRAME & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

O/S/F OUTER SILL CORRODED

O/S/R PARKING BRAKE CALIPER NOISY

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 189,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill weak with corrosion

Offside wiper arm needs adjustment

noise from o/s/r handbrake caliper

Fail 11 Nov 2024 189,554 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill weak with corrosion

Offside wiper arm needs adjustment

noise from o/s/r handbrake caliper

Pass 16 Nov 2023 176,215 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 150,368 miles

EPB noisy on operation

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2022 150,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

EPB noisy on operation

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2021 136,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 129,926 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 122,374 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 122,374 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 111,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 'stepping' across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 111,656 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 'stepping' across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 96,609 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 87,145 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 83,552 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre getting low and out of shape on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,606 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,401 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,439 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 56,876 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,358 miles

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

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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BD56 KDN is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD56 KDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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BD56 KDN is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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