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LB56 ACV

2006 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,466 mi
Last recorded163,466 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 ACV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2026 163,466 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2024 161,071 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 151,415 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 140,808 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 140,808 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 133,357 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 133,357 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 131,491 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 127,483 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 118,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,789 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 101,125 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,502 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 95,815 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 92,868 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 88,101 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 85,412 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,970 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,193 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 44,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LB56 ACV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB56 ACV, 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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LB56 ACV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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