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KN56 BUW

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,569 mi
Last recorded140,569 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 BUW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 140,569 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective joint bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2026 140,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective joint bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 131,654 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 131,654 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 124,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 118,584 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 109,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 109,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 103,950 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 103,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 98,558 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 92,683 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2018 87,043 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 87,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,891 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring sopme components

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Service brake application slightly uneven on roller brake test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Washer jet blocked

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Sep 2017 79,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring sopme components

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Service brake application slightly uneven on roller brake test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Washer jet blocked

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear unit (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,250 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn badly on inner edges

nearside rear tyre nail in it

Fail 9 Sep 2015 57,250 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn badly on inner edges

nearside rear tyre nail in it

Pass 3 Nov 2014 55,820 miles

Borderline rear brake imbalance of 29%

Both front drop link bushes badly worn and perishing

Both front tyres wearing low and perishing in tread but no chords seen at time of test

Nearside rear tyre perishing and has a nail in tread but no chords seen at time of test

Fail 3 Nov 2014 55,820 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Borderline rear brake imbalance of 29%

Both front drop link bushes badly worn and perishing

Both front tyres wearing low and perishing in tread but no chords seen at time of test

Nearside rear tyre perishing and has a nail in tread but no chords seen at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2013 54,303 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,583 miles

Rubber bushes in front anti roll bar link arms and main suspension arms starting to split

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,666 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 38,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 38,977 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,283 miles

1) tyres 225 50 17 2) o/s rear tyre perished in treads 3)underbody covers fitted

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 BUW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BUW, 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 KN56 BUW registered?

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

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