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HG56 VYB

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,338 mi
Last recorded189,338 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 189,338 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 173,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 160,167 miles

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

rear flexi hoses cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2019 160,163 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

rear flexi hoses cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2018 155,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 155,028 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 143,335 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2016 131,077 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 119,190 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracked/perished

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear on the inside edges (stepped)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are slightly cracked/perished

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear on the inside edges

Pass 2 Apr 2013 94,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 81,370 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroding

nsf tyre wall cut and glued, unable to check properly

rear silencer cross brace broken

underside of vehicle covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,374 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

front discs look slightly worn

very slight play in both top front arms

Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,952 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 VYB is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HG56 VYB, 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 VYB registered?

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

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