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BK56 APX

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

188,304 mi
Last recorded188,304 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 APX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 188,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 178,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 166,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, Perished & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Perished & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 158,865 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 149,241 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 143,189 miles

Engine oily staining underneath

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 136,240 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine underside oily staining (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm & starting to wear out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 136,240 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine underside oily staining (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm & starting to wear out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 126,950 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 116,377 miles

Offside Front seatbelt beginning to fray

Fail 18 Aug 2017 116,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front seatbelt beginning to fray

Pass 16 Sep 2016 106,953 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 94,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,751 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 80,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 16 Sep 2013 69,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine light on dash

Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,491 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,673 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 45,936 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,675 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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BK56 APX is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,696cc 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 BK56 APX, 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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What year was BK56 APX registered?

BK56 APX is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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