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YE56 URC

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,630 mi
Last recorded122,630 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 URC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 122,630 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 114,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 105,430 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2023 105,293 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2022 97,455 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 97,455 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working x 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,753 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 88,917 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 84,952 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 79,785 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 79,785 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 73,017 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 63,855 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 63,855 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 57,700 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 52,942 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre is worn on inner edge

osf tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2012 43,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,971 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 34,333 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,517 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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YE56 URC is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YE56 URC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE56 URC registered?

YE56 URC is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is YE56 URC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE56 URC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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