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BK56 HZB

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

183,345 mi
Last recorded183,345 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 HZB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 183,345 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 183,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 179,343 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 179,343 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 175,278 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S + N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 175,278 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S + N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT AND REAR (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 170,445 miles

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

ns outer sill damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2022 170,445 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

ns outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2021 161,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 153,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker bump stop ripped.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 143,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres slightley stepped on inner edges

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 126,490 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 103,371 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 86,249 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,047 miles

Engine management light on

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim

Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,998 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/rear tyre wall slight damage--

Fail 24 Oct 2014 74,995 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/rear tyre wall slight damage--

Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,526 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,332 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 60,332 miles

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

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

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

outer edges of nearside front tyre below tread limit

Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,612 miles

Front discs worn

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 41,612 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,178 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 HZB is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HZB, 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 HZB registered?

BK56 HZB is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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