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MK56 BNJ

2006 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,611 mi
Last recorded157,611 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 BNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 157,611 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 157,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 150,255 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 150,123 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine FRONT AND REAR OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured BROKEN OFF (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 143,109 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 135,344 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 130,903 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 130,903 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.21 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 130,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 127,988 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 122,465 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 122,465 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 114,843 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 103,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 92,944 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 85,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 77,722 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 77,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,224 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 67,224 miles

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

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

0/s/f tyre bald oninner and outer edge

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald oninner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,441 miles

r/n/s tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,509 miles

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 17 Oct 2009 38,245 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 38,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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MK56 BNJ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK56 BNJ, 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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MK56 BNJ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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