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KO56 LXU

2006 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,081 mi
Last recorded169,081 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 LXU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 169,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all body mounted components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all body mounted components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 168,908 miles

near side and off side outer sill corroded no damaged to structure

Pass 31 Mar 2023 159,343 miles

Heat shield loose and damaged

Various under body points of corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2023 159,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Multiple heat shields loose

Multiple points of under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Inner arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also corroded. Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Inner arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also corroded. Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2023 159,146 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt loose outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 148,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight play in upper suspension assembly

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 148,949 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight play in upper suspension assembly

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 138,006 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 137,786 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 125,474 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 119,065 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 111,718 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 105,090 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 97,610 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 97,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 88,215 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 84,322 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,648 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,773 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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KO56 LXU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KO56 LXU, 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 KO56 LXU registered?

KO56 LXU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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