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YE56 VWD

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

209,737 mi
Last recorded209,737 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 VWD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 209,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 206,103 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 196,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 188,313 miles

steering / suspension has slight play

Fail 24 Nov 2016 188,312 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 in each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2015 179,048 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 171,398 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)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 157,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 157,678 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 149,216 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 122,568 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 109,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under cover fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2009 93,456 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 93,142 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

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 VWD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YE56 VWD, 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 YE56 VWD registered?

YE56 VWD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is YE56 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE56 VWD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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