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VK56 ESN

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,867 mi
Last recorded142,867 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 ESN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 142,867 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 130,739 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 121,077 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 113,391 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2021 108,216 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s + o/s very top rear arm bushes( worn to limit) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 101,570 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner o\s and n\s on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 96,114 miles

o\s and n\s front upper suspension arm inner bushes worn to limit

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,442 miles

o\s and n\s front upper suspension arm inner bushes worn to limit

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 81,686 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,727 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 64,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/side and n/side front brake disc worn and pads getting low

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

o/side andn/side rear brake disc worn and pads getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,734 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 52,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slightly on inside

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 14 Aug 2013 52,628 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slightly on inside

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,299 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 46,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 36,894 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,368 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2009 25,991 miles

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

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

r/n/s tyre has a cut

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 ESN is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ESN, 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 VK56 ESN registered?

VK56 ESN is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is VK56 ESN safe to buy?

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