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DA56 AYM

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

192,549 mi
Last recorded192,549 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 AYM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 192,549 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 181,898 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 178,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 166,484 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 166,474 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 May 2021 152,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 143,818 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 137,238 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 137,238 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 130,398 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front upper both sides (2.4.G.2)

advise wear in rear brake disc and pads

Fail 1 Mar 2018 130,398 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front upper both sides (2.4.G.2)

advise wear in rear brake disc and pads

Pass 8 May 2017 119,394 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades worn

Fail 8 May 2017 119,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades worn

Pass 1 Jun 2016 103,946 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 100,783 miles

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

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

advise under trays and covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 94,693 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 89,133 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 83,921 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 70,613 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,321 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,185 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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DA56 AYM is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA56 AYM, 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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DA56 AYM is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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