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KX56 YKW

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

184,458 mi
Last recorded184,458 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX56 YKW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 184,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 175,415 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 169,131 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 169,131 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 165,583 miles

eml illuminated

Pass 17 Oct 2020 159,504 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 145,380 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 141,609 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 134,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 125,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front bumper damage

service light on

Fail 31 Aug 2016 125,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

near side front bumper damage

service light on

Pass 19 Aug 2015 112,543 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 112,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 99,169 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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 99,169 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 5 Aug 2013 82,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,593 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 57,593 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 63,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel filter is damp on top

Pass 14 Dec 2010 49,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant low

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,991 miles

report/advise both front tyres on limit (1.6 mm)

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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KX56 YKW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 KX56 YKW, 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 KX56 YKW registered?

KX56 YKW is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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The MOT history for KX56 YKW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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