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WN56 LFS

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

237,450 mi
Last recorded237,450 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 LFS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 237,450 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis and floor above rear sub frame (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame mounts to inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

unable to penetrate various corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 29 Jul 2025 237,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm gator split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side front top arms gators split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off side and near side lower arm gators split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis and floor above rear sub frame (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame mounts to inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

unable to penetrate various corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 12 Jun 2024 228,623 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 228,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 221,235 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 211,935 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 204,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 195,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 188,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has light sidewall damage

Fail 19 Jul 2019 188,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 96y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has light sidewall damage

Pass 14 Jul 2018 183,331 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 177,671 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre. wearing out of shape

Pass 28 Jul 2016 173,125 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 167,359 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 155,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 141,087 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 128,461 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 114,353 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 109,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 109,639 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 95,925 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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WN56 LFS is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WN56 LFS, 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 WN56 LFS registered?

WN56 LFS is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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