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GK56 ZFA

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

296,634 mi
Last recorded296,634 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 ZFA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 296,634 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 289,449 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 278,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 264,069 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear position lamps have light sources not working

Fail 10 Jul 2023 263,885 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear position lamps have light sources not working

Pass 22 Jul 2022 255,633 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 149,623 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 143,473 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 143,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 132,544 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 132,544 miles

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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 123,956 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 115,945 miles

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2017 115,945 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section (7.1.1)

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

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2016 112,312 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 108,320 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 104,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 97,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 91,168 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 91,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 76,500 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 76,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,828 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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GK56 ZFA is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZFA, 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 GK56 ZFA registered?

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

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