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LB56 TAU

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

319,736 mi
Last recorded319,736 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 TAU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 319,736 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 311,530 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 311,528 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 299,256 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 299,254 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to unsafe coil spring (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative coil spring un safe (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 285,225 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 268,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front tyre 2.4mm 225/50/17

Fail 2 Aug 2021 268,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

n/s front tyre 2.4mm 225/50/17

Pass 30 Jul 2020 262,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 250,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 250,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner and outer edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 238,034 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 219,992 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 219,992 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 196,088 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 196,088 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 174,450 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 174,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 153,401 miles

o/s/r tyre split but not exposing cords

Pass 15 Aug 2013 133,137 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 133,114 miles

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

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 15 Aug 2012 115,126 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 94,072 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 73,514 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 60,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside rear quarter panel dented and scratched

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 TAU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LB56 TAU, 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 TAU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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