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WJ56 OAE

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

202,145 mi
Last recorded202,145 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 OAE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 202,145 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 193,821 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AT 2MM INNER EDGES

Fail 18 Jul 2024 193,821 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AT 2MM INNER EDGES

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 189,968 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 189,968 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 179,898 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 173,051 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 173,051 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front & N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 168,080 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 168,080 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 159,023 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 159,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 151,869 miles

Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front spot light not working

Fail 3 Aug 2018 151,869 miles

Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front spot light not working

Pass 3 Aug 2017 140,756 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 140,750 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 126,331 miles

Front lower bumper hanging down

O/S/F door catching on O/S/F wing when opening and closing

Pass 17 Jul 2015 117,833 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 107,859 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 87,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Some baffles in rear silencer loose.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 87,099 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Some baffles in rear silencer loose.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 80,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 80,056 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 67,885 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 56,484 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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WJ56 OAE is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WJ56 OAE, 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 WJ56 OAE registered?

WJ56 OAE is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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