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OY56 ZFA

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,331 mi
Last recorded186,331 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 ZFA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 186,331 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Beam paten slightly effected. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 186,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Beam paten slightly effected. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 149,734 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2017 149,734 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2016 136,081 miles

Both n/s/f lower arm ball joints have slight lift/play

Fail 6 Dec 2016 136,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both n/s/f lower arm ball joints have slight lift/play

Pass 10 Dec 2015 123,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 114,026 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 104,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 93,670 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 86,152 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 86,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 13 Dec 2010 77,806 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZFA is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OY56 ZFA, 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 ZFA registered?

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

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