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KS56 BYB

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

196,491 mi
Last recorded196,491 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 BYB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 196,491 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 196,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 173,498 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Inner bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 157,700 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 156,362 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 156,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 154,561 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 154,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall - cords exposed with weight on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked - Previously been repaired (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 152,234 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 147,678 miles

centre section of exhaust at joiner clamp missing and pipe slightly loose in joiner

Fail 19 Jun 2020 147,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre section of exhaust at joiner clamp missing and pipe slightly loose in joiner

Pass 23 May 2019 139,221 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 125,517 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 111,173 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 95,339 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view close to excessive (8.1.2a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

child seat fitted unable to check seatbelt fully

Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 86,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 78,290 miles

Both front tyres tread low.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,677 miles

Both rear tyres tread low at shoulders and tread slightly distorted.

NSR brake pads low(inner)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,903 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,592 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,950 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,130 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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KS56 BYB is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 KS56 BYB, 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 KS56 BYB registered?

KS56 BYB is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is KS56 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 BYB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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