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VO56 YRM

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

222,770 mi
Last recorded222,770 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 YRM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 222,770 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 214,078 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 207,534 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 201,669 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 194,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 194,161 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 188,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing badly in tread and lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arm inner bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 184,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre badly splitting in tread area

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 184,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread area exposing cords also advise badly splitting in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre badly splitting in tread area

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 176,444 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear tyres edged off and badly perished on inner treads also right hand treads lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 176,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear tyres edged off and badly perished on inner treads also right hand treads lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 164,368 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 164,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 152,328 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)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 152,328 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 140,937 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Jul 2015 126,314 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 113,409 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 103,385 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 91,091 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 87,325 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,224 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,883 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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VO56 YRM is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VO56 YRM, 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 VO56 YRM registered?

VO56 YRM is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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