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MT56 BEU

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

196,217 mi
Last recorded196,217 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 BEU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 196,217 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 183,213 miles

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

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

electric park brake noisy when applied

Pass 31 Oct 2023 168,719 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 168,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 163,720 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 158,307 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens' deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 158,307 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens' deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 153,702 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 153,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 151,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 146,472 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 138,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushs (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 11 Oct 2016 128,717 miles

engine light on

slight leak on engine

Pass 15 Oct 2015 119,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted to offside rear and nearside rear

nearside rear, rear suspension lower arm slightly damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2015 119,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted to offside rear and nearside rear

nearside rear, rear suspension lower arm slightly damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2014 112,737 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 99,629 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 89,683 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,683 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,429 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 67,367 miles

front tyres on 3mm tread depth

Pass 24 Oct 2009 56,430 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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MT56 BEU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MT56 BEU, 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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MT56 BEU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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