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BG56 EGV

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,073 mi
Last recorded169,073 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 EGV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 169,073 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 162,362 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 162,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 143,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 143,464 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 124,435 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 107,342 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 91,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 83,296 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 79,489 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,432 miles

Nearside Front tyre deep cuts and starting to deform

Nearside Front tyre deep cuts and starting to deform

Pass 9 May 2017 73,079 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Front tyre has multiple cut but no deep enough to show ply or cords

Offside Front tyre has multiple cut but no deep enough to show ply or cords

Pass 4 May 2016 70,142 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 18 May 2015 67,261 miles

slight sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,147 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,615 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 47,737 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 39,004 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 31,074 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 23,177 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 23,175 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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BG56 EGV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG56 EGV, 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 BG56 EGV registered?

BG56 EGV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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