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CB56 TCB

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,101 mi
Last recorded151,101 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB56 TCB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 151,101 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 151,101 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 142,674 miles

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

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

Underbody has Corrosion all over

Pass 5 Mar 2024 136,464 miles

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

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

rear both sides suspension component rusty and have worn bush not dose not have excessive play

rear underbody have underbody surface corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2023 131,571 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 124,553 miles

Rear Underbody Has Surface Corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2021 118,788 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 115,391 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 115,391 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure not mounted correctly at bottom (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure not mounted correctly at bottom (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 115,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 112,189 miles

Full length under trays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 112,189 miles

Full length under trays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 108,634 miles

Oil leak engine area. ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 105,927 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 101,255 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 98,462 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 98,462 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 96,482 miles

Advise front brake discs worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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Fail 24 Mar 2015 96,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Advise front brake discs worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

aDVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine warning light on.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 79,596 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Dec 2011 71,628 miles

engine management light on

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges 245/40-18 r/f 97y

Pass 4 Dec 2010 63,744 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,861 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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CB56 TCB is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CB56 TCB, 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 CB56 TCB registered?

CB56 TCB is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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