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KN56 BSV

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

179,794 mi
Last recorded179,794 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 BSV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 179,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 179,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 179,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 176,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 174,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 174,285 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 172,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 168,945 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 163,795 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 158,547 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 158,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 154,480 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 154,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 151,965 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 151,965 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 140,821 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 132,258 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 120,213 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 106,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 95,132 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 138,506 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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KN56 BSV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KN56 BSV, 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 KN56 BSV registered?

KN56 BSV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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