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FY56 PDX

2006 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,614 mi
Last recorded133,614 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 PDX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 133,614 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 130,344 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Oct 2024 130,334 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated slightly effecting projected beam image and slightly reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2023 123,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 117,787 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 111,649 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 111,649 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,124 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 103,079 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 96,947 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 91,647 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 84,806 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,913 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 77,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre also has a puncture

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,587 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall although no ply or cord visable.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 66,482 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

nearside Windscreen wiper poor

Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,766 miles

Front brake discs grooved and corroded on inner surfaces.

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,140 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,499 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 50,387 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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FY56 PDX is a 2006 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PDX, 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 PDX registered?

FY56 PDX is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is FY56 PDX safe to buy?

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