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FY56 OFK

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,283 mi
Last recorded160,283 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 OFK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 160,283 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 151,929 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 151,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 147,569 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 143,393 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 138,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 135,179 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 133,299 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 133,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 130,613 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 125,756 miles

Engine management light on,

Pass 24 Aug 2016 121,105 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 117,249 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres edge wear

undertrays and engine covers fitted

wipers poor

Fail 22 Aug 2015 117,249 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres edge wear

undertrays and engine covers fitted

wipers poor

Pass 26 Aug 2014 112,914 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 105,764 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 105,756 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 95,774 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,196 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 79,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,170 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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FY56 OFK is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OFK, 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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FY56 OFK is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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