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KY56 WSK

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,063 mi
Last recorded149,063 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 WSK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 149,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 142,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 142,606 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 136,457 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 129,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 119,271 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 119,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 116,343 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 111,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all front suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

all rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

body, axle and chassis corrosion

offside rear light unit damaged/cracked

Fail 9 May 2019 111,938 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all front suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

all rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

body, axle and chassis corrosion

offside rear light unit damaged/cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2018 104,037 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both Rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake Showing Signs of Heat Damage

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front 2mm/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 104,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both Rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake Showing Signs of Heat Damage

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front 2mm/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay

under tray covers fitted covering components in the underframe

Fail 21 Apr 2017 98,664 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay

under tray covers fitted covering components in the underframe

Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,493 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2015 87,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge 225/50/17

o/s/r tyre wearing oninner edge 225 /50/17

Fail 2 Apr 2015 87,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge 225/50/17

o/s/r tyre wearing oninner edge 225 /50/17

Fail 17 Oct 2013 73,974 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front and rear discs look worn

Pass 17 Oct 2013 73,974 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear discs look worn

Pass 11 Jan 2012 58,103 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,862 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,340 miles

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

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 WSK is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WSK, 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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KY56 WSK is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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