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SH56 YMW

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,868 mi
Last recorded137,868 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 YMW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 137,868 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 129,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 127,066 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 124,286 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 121,350 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 121,302 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 121,274 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 118,043 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 115,355 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 115,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 108,768 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 108,768 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 103,093 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 98,764 miles

Front disc in poor condition

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 98,764 miles

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

Front disc in poor condition

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 95,243 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,153 miles

ALL 4 TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 12 Nov 2013 77,157 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,620 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 52,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 52,332 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 41,836 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,674 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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SH56 YMW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SH56 YMW, 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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SH56 YMW is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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