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YC56 ZBU

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,414 mi
Last recorded203,414 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 ZBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 203,414 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 191,294 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 191,294 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 179,853 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 179,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 167,689 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 167,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 152,688 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 133,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 132,662 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 103,700 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 103,683 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 80,808 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 84,324 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 84,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZBU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

YC56 ZBU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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