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LR56 ZYV

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,930 mi
Last recorded187,930 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 ZYV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 187,930 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 187,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 179,521 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 179,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 164,888 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 164,878 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 152,072 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light

Fail 29 May 2018 152,072 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

engine management light on

Fail 21 May 2018 151,666 miles

Front Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation lights flash while switch is off (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2017 139,821 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undercovers fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 132,205 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 124,176 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)

smoke test passed emissions to low too register

Pass 12 May 2014 110,210 miles

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

Wipers clear the screen enough but are becoming smeary

Fail 12 May 2014 110,210 miles

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

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

Wipers clear the screen enough but are becoming smeary

Pass 7 May 2013 94,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2012 79,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 79,961 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 62,012 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 45,010 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 34,874 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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LR56 ZYV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LR56 ZYV, 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 LR56 ZYV registered?

LR56 ZYV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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