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KY56 HVZ

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,668 mi
Last recorded173,668 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 HVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 173,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 173,666 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 27 Jul 2024 154,929 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 143,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop in poor condition

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Bump stop in poor condition

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 134,143 miles

engine covers fitted floor pan covers fitted

exhaust blow slight front

Fail 13 Jan 2022 134,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

engine covers fitted floor pan covers fitted

exhaust blow slight front

Pass 11 Jan 2021 128,903 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 127,536 miles

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 123,362 miles

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

covers & under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2019 123,362 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 118,327 miles

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

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

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2017 111,472 miles

tested in wet plastic cover fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 104,763 miles

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 90,228 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 90,228 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 83,268 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 75,146 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 61,821 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 61,821 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,465 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn low on inner edges

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle

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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KY56 HVZ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey 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 KY56 HVZ, 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 KY56 HVZ registered?

KY56 HVZ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is KY56 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 HVZ 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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