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BK56 HZE

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,467 mi
Last recorded135,467 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 HZE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 135,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Sill has been repaired covered with filler

Pass 11 Oct 2024 128,321 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Engine warning lamp on. (2006 registration.)

Front Bumper not secure at bottom.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Sill has been repaired covered with filler.

Fail 3 Oct 2024 128,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine warning lamp on. (2006 registration.)

Front Bumper not secure at bottom.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Sill has been repaired covered with filler.

Pass 3 Oct 2023 120,706 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 112,764 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 112,764 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 106,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,794 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))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 94,443 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,383 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 91,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,595 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread. 245/40/r18-97y

Child seats fitted.

Fail 28 Mar 2017 86,595 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread. 245/40/r18-97y

Child seats fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 82,061 miles

Child seat fitted.

O/S/R tyre wearing low on tread. 245/40/zr18- 97y

Fail 21 Mar 2016 82,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. 245/40/zr18-97y xl (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted.

O/S/R tyre wearing low on tread. 245/40/zr18- 97y

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer side wall. 245/40/zr18-97y

Fail 19 Mar 2015 75,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer side wall. 245/40/zr18-97y

Pass 5 Apr 2014 68,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Apr 2014 68,350 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2013 59,990 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2012 56,336 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 51,047 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,754 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 HZE is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HZE, 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 HZE registered?

BK56 HZE is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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