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PY56 EMV

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,768 mi
Last recorded176,768 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 EMV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 176,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 173,129 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 173,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 170,187 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 167,487 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 164,505 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 160,940 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 157,543 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 149,610 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 141,311 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 141,311 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 130,136 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 8 Mar 2016 118,966 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 109,608 miles

Child seat fitted to NS Rear seat

NS Front tyre worn on outer edge, chunk out of outer sidewall

OS Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 17 Nov 2014 109,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted to NS Rear seat

NS Front tyre worn on outer edge, chunk out of outer sidewall

OS Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2013 89,979 miles

Vehicle in muddy condition difficult to inspect

Fail 27 Nov 2013 89,979 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Vehicle in muddy condition difficult to inspect

Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,365 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 69,278 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,421 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,034 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 72,034 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,621 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 25,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 EMV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY56 EMV registered?

PY56 EMV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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