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YC56 VAF

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,587 mi
Last recorded193,587 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 VAF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 193,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

no reversing lights working

under trays obscuring some parts front +rear

Fail 26 Sep 2023 193,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

no reversing lights working

under trays obscuring some parts front +rear

Pass 16 Sep 2022 182,619 miles

Central Rear stop light not working

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

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

Rear no spare wheel

Fail 14 Sep 2022 182,619 miles

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

Central Rear stop light not working

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

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

Rear no spare wheel

Pass 16 Sep 2021 176,249 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 176,249 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 167,462 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 167,462 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 164,152 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 158,886 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 152,530 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 138,455 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 123,501 miles

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

steering belt noisy

Pass 22 Oct 2014 108,524 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,905 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 78,832 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 78,832 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,471 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,653 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,664 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 VAF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC56 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

YC56 VAF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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