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FY56 OYG

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,633 mi
Last recorded181,633 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 OYG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 181,633 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 173,650 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 166,795 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 156,065 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 143,147 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 143,004 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 138,237 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 121,335 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 121,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 114,276 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 114,276 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 101,714 miles

rear tyres worn low on edges

Fail 26 Oct 2016 101,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres low on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,061 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 81,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2013 72,612 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,906 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 67,556 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,859 miles

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bump stops slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2011 59,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bump stops slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,916 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)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 42,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rubbers on both front c lincs just starting to crack

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,154 miles

advise rubbers on both front c lincs just starting to crack

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 OYG is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OYG, 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 FY56 OYG registered?

FY56 OYG is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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