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WK56 WSL

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

224,331 mi
Last recorded224,331 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 WSL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 224,331 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Lights Discoloured and Cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2025 224,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Lights Discoloured and Cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2023 204,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner light cluster cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2022 197,383 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 197,381 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 189,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides have corrossion to casings and damage to bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 189,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides have corrossion to casings and damage to bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 181,433 miles

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

Front Undertray fitted obstructing some components

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock dust covers and bump stops damaged/part missing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 171,179 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 161,546 miles

Engine and Under panel tray fitted not allowing full inspection of test

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

Offside Rear door can't be open from inside

Pass 18 Sep 2017 150,591 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 150,591 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 114,690 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bushes

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,553 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 49,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,483 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,562 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,106 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 34,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2009 26,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WK56 WSL is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WK56 WSL, 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 WK56 WSL registered?

WK56 WSL is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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