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YF56 EGV

2006 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,358 mi
Last recorded147,358 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 EGV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 147,358 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 147,352 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 141,226 miles

n/s cv boot weeping

Pass 31 Jul 2018 219,802 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Inner Brake pads not seen

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 211,817 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2017 211,756 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2016 201,136 miles

wheel nut caps not matching

Pass 28 Jul 2015 189,251 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 108,102 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 95,154 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 95,154 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 18,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

exhaust bracket broken (Cross member)

heat sheld loose

Pass 17 Nov 2011 18,186 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust bracket broken (Cross member)

heat sheld loose

Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,698 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 46,508 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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YF56 EGV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF56 EGV, 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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YF56 EGV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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