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GY56 OEN

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,110 mi
Last recorded140,110 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 OEN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 140,110 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear boot floor damaged

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 140,098 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear boot floor damaged

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 136,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 132,331 miles

Damage to nsr exhaust and body.

Eml not visible and dash taped over. Car is pre eml testable.

Front and rear bushes visually deteriorated but no excessive play present.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush delamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nsf seat belt operation deteriorated

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

Rear brake flexis minor cracking

Fail 18 Jan 2023 132,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Damage to nsr exhaust and body.

Eml not visible and dash taped over. Car is pre eml testable.

Front and rear bushes visually deteriorated but no excessive play present.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush delamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nsf seat belt operation deteriorated

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

Rear brake flexis minor cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2021 128,515 miles

nsr light damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2020 121,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 116,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 108,565 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 108,565 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 103,169 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,344 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,276 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 91,115 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 83,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 79,360 miles

all four tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view

front tyres wearing on edges,nsf tyre side wall damaged

nail in osr tyre

osf antiroll bar link bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2011 71,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view

front tyres wearing on edges,nsf tyre side wall damaged

nail in osr tyre

osf antiroll bar link bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2010 63,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

full underbody cover fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GY56 OEN is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY56 OEN, 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 GY56 OEN registered?

GY56 OEN is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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