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VK56 BKF

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

177,884 mi
Last recorded177,884 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 BKF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 177,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 174,822 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 170,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 170,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 163,382 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 154,017 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 150,466 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 242,553 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 124,180 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 120,055 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 118,357 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 118,357 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 117,321 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,964 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 95,928 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 84,510 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,785 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 45,156 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,615 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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VK56 BKF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,671cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VK56 BKF, 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 VK56 BKF registered?

VK56 BKF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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