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YF56 EEU

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

199,893 mi
Last recorded199,893 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 EEU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 199,893 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 199,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 191,511 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 191,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 179,260 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 179,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 173,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre stop light in op

Pass 5 Aug 2021 168,231 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 159,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs pitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

high level brake light in op

Pass 2 Aug 2019 150,695 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

coolant low

Pass 3 Aug 2018 140,747 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Jul 2018 140,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2017 134,617 miles

rear tyres deteriorated, worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2017 134,560 miles

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

rear tyres deteriorated, worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 128,507 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 119,851 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

driver side windscreen wiper smeary

passenger side windscreen wiper smeary

Pass 21 May 2014 110,730 miles

Windscreen chipped.

All brake discs slightly worn/corroded.

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 110,725 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

All brake discs slightly worn/corroded.

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

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

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,574 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 96,574 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,720 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 71,053 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,651 miles

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

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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YF56 EEU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 YF56 EEU, 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 YF56 EEU registered?

YF56 EEU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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