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HJ56 HVH

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,786 mi
Last recorded213,786 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HVH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 213,786 miles

Both rear lens slight condensation.

Coolant low.

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and slightly worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under tray attached.

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 207,397 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2024 207,397 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 196,139 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 185,161 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted.

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

Nearside Front Washer jet inoperative.

Nearside Rear Light lens slight damage.

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 185,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted.

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

Nearside Front Washer jet inoperative.

Nearside Rear Light lens slight damage.

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 175,047 miles

Engine coolant low.

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Washer jet inoperative.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 175,045 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine coolant low.

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Washer jet inoperative.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 167,304 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 167,304 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 138,118 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 130,066 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 130,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 129,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 122,114 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 115,432 miles

osr number plate light dim

Fail 9 Mar 2015 115,432 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

osr number plate light dim

Pass 10 Mar 2014 105,805 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 96,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,999 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,897 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,500 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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HJ56 HVH is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HJ56 HVH, 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 HJ56 HVH registered?

HJ56 HVH is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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