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HJ56 YKW

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,133 mi
Last recorded140,133 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 YKW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 140,133 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link worn

corrosion in rear suspension,subframe,floors etc

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 6 Feb 2026 140,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearest the front of the vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link worn

corrosion in rear suspension,subframe,floors etc

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 10 Jan 2025 132,218 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 132,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 120,553 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 113,553 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,749 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 97,766 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 93,181 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 85,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 82,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror etc ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2016 74,260 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 72,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 69,563 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 66,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 63,408 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,190 miles

Both the front tyres are on the wear bars

Pass 7 Dec 2009 38,273 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YKW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HJ56 YKW, 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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HJ56 YKW is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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