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HG56 LYD

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,290 mi
Last recorded183,290 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 LYD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 183,290 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 181,819 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 181,819 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 3X wheel bolts mising (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 179,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill/arch corroded

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

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2018 174,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Jan 2017 167,004 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear limits

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 9 Jan 2017 167,003 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear limits

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Jan 2016 157,950 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os rear disc (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 157,950 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os rear disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 144,431 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 139,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 139,475 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 121,287 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 102,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 84,191 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 65,074 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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HG56 LYD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG56 LYD, 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 HG56 LYD registered?

HG56 LYD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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