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OY56 UCB

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

190,089 mi
Last recorded190,089 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 UCB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 190,089 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody surface rust

Pass 1 Aug 2025 175,222 miles

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

Front misted lens

Offside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 165,260 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 163,211 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 159,444 miles

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

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

screen chipped

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 23 Feb 2021 149,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front top joint inner bushes splitting suggest replacment before next test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 21 Feb 2020 142,926 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front top joint inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn uneven o/s bald inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2019 132,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front top joint inner bushes starting to perish and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front engine mounts soft n/s starting to weep oil

Pass 23 Feb 2018 120,465 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 112,342 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 103,923 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 103,923 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 95,953 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 87,454 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,617 miles

All tyres worn low on inner edges

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,355 miles

Cover fitted to under side of vehicle.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen wiper blades worn.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 59,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,081 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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OY56 UCB is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 OY56 UCB, 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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OY56 UCB is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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