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FY56 HNU

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

168,036 mi
Last recorded168,036 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 HNU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 168,036 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no reverse lamp (pre 2009)

unable to check rear seat belts, seats folded down

Fail 5 Dec 2025 167,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in side wall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH n/s and o/s DROP LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working, however vehicle pre 2009

Rear unable to check rear seat belts , seats folded down .

Pass 4 Jul 2024 149,273 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 149,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 139,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 131,629 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 131,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 117,777 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 114,343 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 114,343 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 111,179 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 104,968 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 104,968 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 99,667 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 96,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 88,362 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2013 70,768 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,521 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 54,836 miles

front brake disc pitted and worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,846 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,486 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2009 35,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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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FY56 HNU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 FY56 HNU, 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 FY56 HNU registered?

FY56 HNU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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