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OY56 UEN

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,620 mi
Last recorded125,620 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 UEN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 125,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 125,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 117,637 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 117,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2023 108,455 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 108,450 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,018 miles

Centre seat belt defective

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tow bar electrics are cable tied up

Fail 17 Jan 2022 101,018 miles

Centre seat belt defective

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tow bar electrics are cable tied up

Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,461 miles

Both rear tyres are worn to legal limit

Front brakes are out of balance

Pass 13 Jan 2020 84,480 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 73,559 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 62,882 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 52,215 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,190 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 48,687 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,227 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 44,154 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,165 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,355 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,076 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 UEN is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,671cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UEN, 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 OY56 UEN registered?

OY56 UEN is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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