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YC56 YLW

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,132 mi
Last recorded151,132 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 YLW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 151,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 148,187 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 148,184 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 121,720 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 112,524 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 112,524 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 108,359 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 108,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 100,663 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 100,663 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,848 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 88,202 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 78,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2016 77,931 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,956 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 60,443 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 37,093 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 27,256 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 16,380 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 YLW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

YC56 YLW is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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