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HG56 LYH

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

167,473 mi
Last recorded167,473 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 LYH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 167,473 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 167,473 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 162,285 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 162,284 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 160,249 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 156,919 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 156,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 151,708 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 151,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 147,742 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 143,903 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 143,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 131,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 120,161 miles

Front Inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 108,899 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 101,213 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 10 %

Engine , bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 6 Jan 2016 101,211 miles

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

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 10 %

Engine , bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; o/s/r tread low

Pass 16 Jan 2015 91,548 miles

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2015 91,451 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,325 miles

Brakes ; decelerometer brake test only 4 WD

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Suspension ; both front anti-bar links bushes deteriorated , slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,268 miles

brakes ; imbalance on parking brake

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

note ; dent o/s/r door

suspension ; both front anti-roll bar links , bushes deteriorated , slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2012 56,311 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 44,430 miles

both front tyres wearing tread on 3mm

both rear tyres are perishing and have small cuts appearing on them

Fail 18 Jan 2011 44,412 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing tread on 3mm

both rear tyres are perishing and have small cuts appearing on them

Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,517 miles

drivers door damaged

front and rear brake discs corroded

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 LYH is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LYH, 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 LYH registered?

HG56 LYH is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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