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LV56 ZWM

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

208,606 mi
Last recorded208,606 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 ZWM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 208,606 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front window replaced with alternative materiel

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 198,255 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 198,255 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 188,836 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 179,179 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 170,020 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 160,602 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 160,602 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 148,498 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 148,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 128,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside in trend (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside in trend (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 128,808 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside in trend (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside in trend (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 111,768 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 102,494 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 94,017 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,986 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,604 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,042 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2011 58,042 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,353 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,197 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 ZWM is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc 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 ZWM, 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 LV56 ZWM registered?

LV56 ZWM is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 2 December 2006.

Is LV56 ZWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 ZWM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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