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CY56 BYS

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

272,051 mi
Last recorded272,051 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY56 BYS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 272,051 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 272,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 104,833 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,909 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)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 88,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 YXL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 YXL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 79,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,743 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs inner surface corroded and lipped

nsf tyre tread wearing low and inner sidewall splitting

osf tyre tread wearing low and inner sidewall splitting

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,526 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,746 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,550 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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CY56 BYS is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CY56 BYS, 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 CY56 BYS registered?

CY56 BYS is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is CY56 BYS safe to buy?

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