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VN56 HUZ

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,469 mi
Last recorded162,469 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 HUZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 162,469 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 146,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 136,802 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 130,666 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 130,666 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 129,175 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 122,230 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 114,971 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 110,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm & outer wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 110,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm & outer wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 102,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake pads worn low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2014 102,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear brake pads worn low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 101,741 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 94,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil light on

Fail 21 Nov 2013 94,559 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil light on

Pass 30 Nov 2012 86,410 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outter sidewall

Fail 29 Nov 2012 86,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outter sidewall

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 15 Nov 2011 75,090 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 14 Nov 2011 75,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 64,369 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

child seat fitted to offside rear

Fail 8 Dec 2010 64,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

child seat fitted to offside rear

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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VN56 HUZ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VN56 HUZ, 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 VN56 HUZ registered?

VN56 HUZ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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