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KM56 TGN

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,146 mi
Last recorded163,146 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 TGN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 163,146 miles

Central heat shield damaged

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

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear heatshield loose

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 163,144 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear heatshield loose

Central heat shield damaged

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

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 138,942 miles

Offside Rear shock corroded

glow plug light flashing

headlight lenses crazzed starting to affect beam image

inner cills and rear suspension support paneling corroded

nsf and osf bottom arms back bushes perishing

os wiper starting to smear

osf rear subframe bush worn

osf tyre cut in sidewall

osr drop link bush splitting

Fail 12 Oct 2021 138,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear shock corroded

glow plug light flashing

headlight lenses crazzed starting to affect beam image

inner cills and rear suspension support paneling corroded

nsf and osf bottom arms back bushes perishing

os wiper starting to smear

osf rear subframe bush worn

osf tyre cut in sidewall

osr drop link bush splitting

Pass 29 Sep 2020 136,615 miles

ns and os shocks weeping

nsf and osf lower arms inner bushes cracking

nsr and osr inner cills and surrounding structure corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2019 132,413 miles

engine cover fitted

nsf top arm back bush split

osf top arm back bush split

slight play osf and nsf bottom arm back bush

Fail 2 Apr 2019 132,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

engine cover fitted

nsf top arm back bush split

osf top arm back bush split

slight play osf and nsf bottom arm back bush

Pass 19 Mar 2018 126,878 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2017 120,172 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2017 120,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

exhaust heat-shield damage

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2016 111,548 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2016 111,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 102,451 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 82,545 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,921 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,893 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 60,438 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,231 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 55,231 miles

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

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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KM56 TGN is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KM56 TGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM56 TGN registered?

KM56 TGN is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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