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GK56 ZDX

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

160,007 mi
Last recorded160,007 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 ZDX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 160,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 155,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges & close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 152,711 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 152,711 miles

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

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

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 148,537 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS CRACKED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 143,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS CRACKED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

sill covers, engine covers and under trays fitted restricting the view of several testable components

Pass 10 Sep 2021 138,669 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER COVER SILLS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LEN CRACKED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 138,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER COVER SILLS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE & CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LEN CRACKED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 135,543 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED & MISTING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 135,542 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper FLOOR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED & MISTING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 132,226 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 129,012 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded on lower coils.

N/S Parking brake motor slower than O/S.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and corroded. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside registration light slightly dim and evidence of corrosion.

Fail 7 Sep 2018 129,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner shoulder worn and breaking up. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded on lower coils.

N/S Parking brake motor slower than O/S.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and corroded. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside registration light slightly dim and evidence of corrosion.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 125,116 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 120,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Undertray insecure.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 116,640 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 116,640 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 112,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 99,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray adift

Fail 29 Aug 2013 99,609 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray adift

Fail 3 Sep 2012 81,732 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 81,732 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Sep 2011 64,130 miles

air bag light on

front discs worn

stone chips on screen

Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to visually check brake master cylinder and servo due to covers.

unable to visually check under engine bay and floorpan due to covers

Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,262 miles

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

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

stone chip on screen

Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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GK56 ZDX is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GK56 ZDX, 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 GK56 ZDX registered?

GK56 ZDX is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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