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FV56 TVM

2006 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

180,992 mi
Last recorded180,992 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 TVM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 180,992 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 180,982 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 170,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 161,781 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 156,568 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 148,022 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 142,235 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 142,197 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 133,349 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 133,238 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 113,284 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 92,767 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 81,750 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,818 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 74,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 67,406 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 67,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 58,916 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 50,468 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 50,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,649 miles

engine management light on

Pass 8 Dec 2010 34,118 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,128 miles

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

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

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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FV56 TVM is a 2006 Audi A6 in Beige with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FV56 TVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV56 TVM registered?

FV56 TVM is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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