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YC56 VAE

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,168 mi
Last recorded168,168 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 VAE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 168,168 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 165,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 165,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted parking brake motor not secure x1 bolt broken (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 160,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Headlamp not giving a crisp pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Worn down to 2.7mm

Pass 1 May 2018 153,637 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 146,406 miles

rear tyres starting too crack on side walls

Pass 8 Apr 2016 138,509 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 138,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 132,468 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 132,468 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 127,059 miles

front belly pan o/s front insecure

rear pads app limit o/s

Pass 29 Apr 2013 120,629 miles

front axle tread getting low

n/s rear tread app limit

rear pads getting low

Pass 3 May 2012 113,919 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 107,873 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 103,715 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre (punctured).

Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,656 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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YC56 VAE is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YC56 VAE, 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 YC56 VAE registered?

YC56 VAE is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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