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CA56 DYU

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

206,912 mi
Last recorded206,912 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 DYU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 206,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 206,850 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 194,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake performance slightly low

Offside Rear handbrake performance slightly low

Fail 28 Nov 2020 194,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance slightly low

Offside Rear handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 11 Nov 2019 182,306 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 182,306 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 167,787 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres getting close to limit,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion osr and nsr lower and surrounding components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 167,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres getting close to limit,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion osr and nsr lower and surrounding components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 158,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low,advise (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs,advise (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 145,437 miles

Front Upper osf and nsf suspension arms have slight deterioration in rubber mounts,advise

Offside Rear wheel has slight grab,advise

Rear brake pads getting low,advise

Fail 18 Nov 2016 145,436 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf linkage rubbers deteriorated and has excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper osf and nsf suspension arms have slight deterioration in rubber mounts,advise

Offside Rear wheel has slight grab,advise

Rear brake pads getting low,advise

Pass 18 Nov 2015 126,492 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 126,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working reg lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 109,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is scrubbing on the inner egde slightly

Fail 10 Nov 2014 109,501 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is scrubbing on the inner egde slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2013 92,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 20 Nov 2013 92,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 3 Nov 2012 72,964 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 52,611 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 30,674 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 24,205 miles

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

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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CA56 DYU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CA56 DYU, 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 CA56 DYU registered?

CA56 DYU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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