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OV56 UVR

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

204,880 mi
Last recorded204,880 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 UVR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 204,880 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 200,069 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both also lens cracked (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 200,069 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted both corners (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both also lens cracked (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 195,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 195,404 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not matching to opposite light n/s (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 190,104 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 190,104 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2022 186,183 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 181,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens minor cracked (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 181,557 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 176,377 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 163,370 miles

all front upper inner arm bushes deteriorated

rear heat shield insecure

unable to fully test underside, trays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2018 163,368 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all front upper inner arm bushes deteriorated

rear heat shield insecure

unable to fully test underside, trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 152,158 miles

slight wear rear drop link bushes

unable to fully test underside, trays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2017 152,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge

slight wear rear drop link bushes

unable to fully test underside, trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 138,208 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Oct 2015 130,246 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 120,133 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 110,630 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 20 Nov 2012 98,937 miles

front & rear brake discs slight wear

front & rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Nov 2011 84,662 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)

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

rear brake pads getting low

slight wear front & rear brake discs

Pass 2 Nov 2010 70,361 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,634 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 UVR is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OV56 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

OV56 UVR is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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