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PY56 ELV

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,908 mi
Last recorded167,908 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 ELV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 167,908 miles

Age related under body corrosion

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 165,114 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 165,096 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 161,981 miles

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

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

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 157,246 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 153,794 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 151,204 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 148,504 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 148,504 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 144,038 miles

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

Stone chip to windscreen

Fail 21 Nov 2018 144,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2017 139,038 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 134,271 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 129,644 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 19 Nov 2015 129,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Nov 2014 124,060 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 20 Nov 2014 124,060 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

engine light on dash

Pass 12 Nov 2013 119,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 114,996 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 114,996 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 114,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 104,470 miles

clips on fuel filter pipes not correctly posiontioned to secure pipes

engine mangement light on dash on

o/s rear side light inner one of two not working

Fail 7 Nov 2011 104,470 miles

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

clips on fuel filter pipes not correctly posiontioned to secure pipes

engine mangement light on dash on

o/s rear side light inner one of two not working

Pass 12 Nov 2010 87,041 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 87,041 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 61,961 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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PY56 ELV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PY56 ELV, 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 PY56 ELV registered?

PY56 ELV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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