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ST56 OCB

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,532 mi
Last recorded92,532 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 OCB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 92,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 92,497 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 90,382 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 90,380 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 88,938 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 88,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 87,528 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 87,528 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 85,692 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 85,684 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 84,375 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 82,471 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 80,024 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 75,582 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 74,411 miles

condensation in both head lamps

cut/curb damage to off side rear tyre

unable to fully inspect off side front wheel bearing as brake is binding

Fail 14 Dec 2016 74,409 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

condensation in both head lamps

cut/curb damage to off side rear tyre

off side front brake disc glazed

off side front brake pads deteriorated

unable to fully inspect off side front wheel bearing as brake is binding

Pass 18 Dec 2015 72,755 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 72,755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 70,392 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 66,022 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 60,005 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,467 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 30,148 miles

offside rear tyre is on 2mm of tread and has uneven wear on outer edge.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,181 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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ST56 OCB is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 ST56 OCB, 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 ST56 OCB registered?

ST56 OCB is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is ST56 OCB safe to buy?

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