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MT56 YKM

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,506 mi
Last recorded204,506 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 YKM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 204,506 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 187,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 179,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 178,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2021 175,227 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 168,113 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

nsf cv boot deteriorating

Fail 11 Jun 2019 168,113 miles

Rear fog lamp not working osr (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has had the tread recut osf inner sidewall (5.2.3 (g))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. os (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high ns (4.1.2 (a))

engine, under and sill covers fitted

nsf cv boot deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2018 162,683 miles

under try fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 154,650 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all upper inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 154,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all upper inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 144,233 miles

ns and osf suspension top arm bushes cracking

nsr tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads low

slight lift in osf lower ball joint

Fail 29 Jun 2016 144,233 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working osr number plate light inop (1.1.C.1d)

ns and osf suspension top arm bushes cracking

nsr tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Jun 2015 134,152 miles

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2015 134,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2014 127,611 miles

covers fitted engine area, under car

Fail 2 Jul 2014 127,611 miles

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

covers fitted engine area, under car

Pass 10 Jan 2013 113,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2012 105,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/r tyres wear on inner and outer edges

n/s/f tyre slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 10 Jan 2012 105,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/r tyres wear on inner and outer edges

n/s/f tyre slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 6 Jan 2011 99,609 miles

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

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

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

damage to n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 15 Dec 2009 72,653 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)

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 YKM is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YKM, 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 YKM is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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