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GF56 LYS

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

185,762 mi
Last recorded185,762 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 LYS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 185,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also a cut no cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 175,614 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 175,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 169,216 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2023 158,997 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 149,282 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 137,514 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 129,037 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 120,413 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 111,853 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,846 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 101,846 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 92,706 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,537 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,162 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,319 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,788 miles

Both front wipers smear screen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,126 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,172 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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GF56 LYS is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF56 LYS, 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 GF56 LYS registered?

GF56 LYS is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is GF56 LYS safe to buy?

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