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ML56 CYY

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

198,285 mi
Last recorded198,285 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 CYY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 198,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 189,905 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad warning light on dash but brake pads are good

Pass 3 May 2024 182,147 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 182,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 159,017 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 148,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 144,139 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 138,077 miles

chips in windowscreen

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 12 Mar 2019 137,996 miles

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

chips in windowscreen

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 14 Mar 2018 130,704 miles

osf tyre on limit,nsf tyre close to limit

Pass 13 May 2017 124,877 miles

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

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

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

coolant level on minimum

Pass 7 May 2016 119,301 miles

Rear brake pads worn.

Pass 9 May 2015 111,311 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 103,654 miles

Engine oil level low

Engine warning light on

Pass 6 Dec 2013 102,157 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Dec 2012 91,834 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 82,749 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 71,751 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 61,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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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ML56 CYY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ML56 CYY, 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 ML56 CYY registered?

ML56 CYY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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