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FD56 FFA

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,208 mi
Last recorded121,208 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 FFA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 121,208 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 118,003 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 113,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 109,625 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 106,800 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 106,800 miles

Power steering component modification unsafe drive belt (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 101,517 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre low and perished

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,462 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 95,154 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 90,215 miles

n/s/r tyre has got a nail

Pass 10 Nov 2017 84,710 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 78,695 miles

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

steering operation noisy

Fail 4 Nov 2016 78,693 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

steering operation noisy

Pass 6 Nov 2015 73,649 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 71,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,205 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 51,060 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,444 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 38,070 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FD56 FFA 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 85.7%.

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 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 FD56 FFA, 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 FD56 FFA registered?

FD56 FFA is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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