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YC56 ZBL

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

199,649 mi
Last recorded199,649 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 199,649 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 196,679 miles
Pass 25 May 2025 184,684 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 183,291 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 159,948 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 142,241 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 127,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 121,718 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 114,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering noise on lock

Pass 25 Oct 2018 105,997 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 99,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 92,485 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres close to limit

engine and floor covers fitted

slight age cracking to all tyres

Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 76,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2012 72,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 72,020 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all under centre of car covered can not see some items to test

Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,022 miles

Both front c-link bushes deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,915 miles

Rear brake pads becoming low.

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 ZBL is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

YC56 ZBL is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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