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OV56 KYU

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

192,658 mi
Last recorded192,658 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 KYU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 192,658 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 189,026 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 185,339 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 185,312 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 181,171 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 175,634 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 171,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 165,623 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 158,391 miles

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

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

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 148,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/s and o/s (2.7.3)

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

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 142,868 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 135,374 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 135,374 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 121,480 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 103,100 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 79,010 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 10 Nov 2009 63,083 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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OV56 KYU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OV56 KYU, 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 OV56 KYU registered?

OV56 KYU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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