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MX56 YCF

2007 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

236,265 mi
Last recorded236,265 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 YCF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 236,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside brake discs worn/ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various rear suspension arms both nearside and offside have detetiorating bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine malfunction indicator lamp illumunated

Fail 14 May 2026 236,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber severeley split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber severeley split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside brake discs worn/ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various rear suspension arms both nearside and offside have detetiorating bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine malfunction indicator lamp illumunated

Pass 2 Apr 2025 230,838 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside brake discs worn/ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various rear suspension arms both nearside and offside have detetiorating bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both nearside and offside rear combination lamps wet/misted internally

engine malfunctioin warning lamp illuminated

Fail 2 Apr 2025 230,838 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside brake discs worn/ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various rear suspension arms both nearside and offside have detetiorating bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both nearside and offside rear combination lamps wet/misted internally

engine malfunctioin warning lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Mar 2024 221,877 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside rear brake discs worn/ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn slightly low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn slightly low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn slightly low and stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four tyres have various cuts/tears on outer sidewalls, not exposing construction cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both nearside & offside rear combination lamp units misted/wet internally

engine malfunction warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Mar 2023 214,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled slightly on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside brake discs worn/ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Mar 2022 127,296 miles

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

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 11 Mar 2022 127,296 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Jan 2021 120,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm inner bush deteriorating significantly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm inner bush deteriorating significantly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated

Fail 18 Jan 2021 120,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS sensor wiring insecure and fouling driveshaft gaiter (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged damaged/snapped and leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm inner bush deteriorating significantly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted externally (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm inner bush deteriorating significantly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted externally (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated

exhaust center joint sleeve defective/loose

Pass 17 Jul 2019 109,690 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 109,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 104,364 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 95,705 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 84,314 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 79,772 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 69,874 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 59,874 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 47,126 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 47,125 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,009 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 25,476 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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MX56 YCF is a 2007 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 110,176 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 MX56 YCF, 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 19 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX56 YCF is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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