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RE56 YMR

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

167,538 mi
Last recorded167,538 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 YMR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 167,538 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2025 162,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer sill damged

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 150,974 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 142,375 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 142,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 132,115 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 132,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 118,122 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 101,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sill has damage and has filler over it. unable to see if any structural damage

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning osr inner side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 101,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sill has damage and has filler over it. unable to see if any structural damage

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning osr inner side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 82,660 miles

Nearside Rear tail lamp has 1 led not working

Fail 11 Feb 2019 82,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp has 1 led not working

Fail 17 Dec 2018 82,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

one led bulb not working ns/rear

Pass 20 Dec 2017 72,660 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 72,657 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 65,231 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 60,419 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 60,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 55,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side front tyre has large cuts on outer side wall

Pass 11 Dec 2013 46,563 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 46,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 40,009 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 34,940 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 30,221 miles

slight crack to n/s/r inner tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2009 22,993 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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RE56 YMR is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RE56 YMR, 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 RE56 YMR registered?

RE56 YMR is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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