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SP56 LYZ

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

194,284 mi
Last recorded194,284 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 LYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 194,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 181,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 170,711 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 157,649 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 146,216 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 133,914 miles

nsr outer light unit damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2020 124,695 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 111,000 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,244 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 13 Apr 2017 95,122 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 93,478 miles

Fuel level low

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road tyre structure starting to fail

Rear coil spring corroded Near and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Jan 2017 93,478 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel level low

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road tyre structure starting to fail

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Near and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jan 2016 83,316 miles

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing for a full inspection of a adult seat belt

Fail 13 Jan 2016 83,316 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing for a full inspection of a adult seat belt

Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,575 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2014 73,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2013 70,355 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,692 miles

245/40ZR18 EXTRA LOAD

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 62,692 miles

245/40ZR18 EXTRA LOAD

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,299 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 43,451 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,344 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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SP56 LYZ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP56 LYZ, 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 SP56 LYZ registered?

SP56 LYZ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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