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BK56 BVH

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,795 mi
Last recorded178,795 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 BVH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 178,795 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 172,511 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 166,614 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 158,122 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 148,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 142,252 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 136,962 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 136,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2018 129,804 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 123,736 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 123,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 120,835 miles

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

Rear discs wearing thin

Fail 9 Sep 2016 120,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear discs wearing thin

Pass 22 Aug 2015 106,665 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 69,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Aug 2014 69,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Aug 2013 62,827 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,094 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 56,094 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,041 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,118 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,295 miles

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

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

offside rear light lens cracked and some damage to bodywork.

wipers smearing slightly

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 BVH is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BVH, 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 BK56 BVH registered?

BK56 BVH is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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