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MK56 YTD

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

300,155 mi
Last recorded300,155 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 YTD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 300,155 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 296,176 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 288,515 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 278,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 278,138 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 255,647 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)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 255,647 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint of the front top (2.4.G.2)

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

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 24 Oct 2016 233,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 30 Oct 2015 203,587 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 203,104 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 171,202 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 18 Sep 2013 143,450 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 117,229 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,716 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 67,940 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 25 Aug 2009 37,522 miles

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 YTD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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