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LT56 CEY

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

196,079 mi
Last recorded196,079 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 CEY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 196,079 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 196,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge / 4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge / 4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 186,189 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 176,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 176,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 165,348 miles

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

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 17 Jun 2023 165,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 154,598 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 154,598 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 144,081 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 133,914 miles

Nearside Front front suspension arm mount perished /slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front front suspension arm mount perrished/slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2019 125,605 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2018 117,808 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight (5.3.2 (b))

under trays and engine covers obscuring some under bonnet and under vehicle components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 107,755 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r

under trays and engine covers obscuring most under side components

Fail 28 Jul 2017 107,755 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r

under trays and engine covers obscuring most under side components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,198 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Aug 2015 92,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,425 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 85,765 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 83,274 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,087 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,283 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 58,990 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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LT56 CEY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LT56 CEY, 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 LT56 CEY registered?

LT56 CEY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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