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LV56 YRS

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

214,081 mi
Last recorded214,081 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 YRS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 214,081 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 213,646 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play FRONT ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 203,469 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 194,537 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 194,534 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 183,855 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 172,888 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 162,631 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 162,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 149,722 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake warning light on, brake reservoir under plastic covers. unable to inspect.

Pass 3 May 2018 137,749 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 137,749 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release clasp (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 126,722 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 115,719 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 104,701 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine Management light on

Pass 17 Apr 2015 104,701 miles

Engine Management light on

Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,224 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,287 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,478 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,619 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut on the sidewall

o/s/r tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2010 46,438 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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LV56 YRS is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LV56 YRS, 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 LV56 YRS registered?

LV56 YRS is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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