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VK56 ETL

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,897 mi
Last recorded170,897 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 ETL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 170,897 miles

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

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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 158,298 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 158,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 144,657 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 144,657 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens need cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 132,581 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 123,002 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 122,583 miles

Offside Front TYre worn out on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2020 122,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front TYre worn out on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 116,665 miles

slight damage to nearside front wing

Pass 7 Jun 2018 110,475 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 110,466 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 106,540 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 100,810 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 94,612 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,725 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,110 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,856 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,362 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 ETL is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ETL, 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 ETL registered?

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

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