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KY56 OHS

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,815 mi
Last recorded180,815 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 OHS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 180,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroding

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Spare tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 180,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroding

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Spare tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 173,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 165,409 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2023 165,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2022 159,143 miles

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

both front tyres ON legal limits

rear centre seat belt defective

Pass 22 Sep 2021 151,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED Unit (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED Unit (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 143,719 miles

Brake pad warning light on

EML

Pass 12 Sep 2019 135,684 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre ON legal limit

Pass 17 Sep 2018 126,030 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 114,984 miles

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

rear centre seat belt not locking in

Pass 23 Sep 2016 106,330 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 95,083 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 95,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,261 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,087 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,699 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 65,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,202 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 23 Sep 2010 44,139 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,279 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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KY56 OHS is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KY56 OHS, 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 KY56 OHS registered?

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

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