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YD56 ZXV

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

276,349 mi
Last recorded276,349 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 ZXV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 276,349 miles

Central Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE, NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETEACHED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 276,349 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE, NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETEACHED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 272,861 miles

Both head lights lens cloudy

Both rear shockers dust cover loose

Drag on o/s/r wheel

Metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 22 Jan 2025 272,861 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Both head lights lens cloudy

Both rear shockers dust cover loose

Drag on o/s/r wheel

Metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2024 267,248 miles

Both head lights cloudy poor pattern

Rear no plate poor condition marginal pass

metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2023 260,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover/bump stop detached.

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover/bump stop detached.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 260,342 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover/bump stop detached.

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover/bump stop detached.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 254,682 miles

Both rear shockers dust cover loose

Drag on o/s/r wheel

Rear no plate poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2021 245,866 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 233,902 miles

Front Inner Unable to inspect front brake pads due to design of brake caliper.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached.

Plastic under covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 220,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake motor wiring on nearside rear damaged, held with cable ties

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 220,555 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake motor wiring on nearside rear damaged, held with cable ties

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 207,128 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 193,594 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 187,318 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 179,800 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 162,797 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 128,082 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,138 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,561 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 20,003 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 112,727 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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YD56 ZXV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YD56 ZXV, 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 YD56 ZXV registered?

YD56 ZXV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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