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YG56 FBY

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

233,861 mi
Last recorded233,861 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 FBY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 233,861 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 224,955 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 224,942 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Damaged within 11mm of characters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front crossmember/radiator pack support excessively corroded and holed

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Exposed section of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front sill damaged

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Exposed section of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 224,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 217,557 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 209,465 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 209,257 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 197,174 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ferrous suspension components both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both rear back plates corroded

both rear lamps slightly damaged

rev light inop

undertrays damaged and secured with ties

Fail 1 Mar 2021 197,109 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

rev light inop

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ferrous suspension components both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both rear back plates corroded

both rear lamps slightly damaged

eml on

undertrays damaged and secured with ties

Pass 13 Feb 2020 187,511 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked and damaged but still functioning as intended

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

eml on

undertray damaged and insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2019 178,593 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp has slight crack/damage

Pass 27 Feb 2018 170,615 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear no plate lamp inop but is one of two

Offside Rear flasher lenze cracked

bonnet secondary catch partiallysiezed

brace across rear of exhaust missing

Pass 1 Mar 2017 156,117 miles

Bonnet secondary retaining device innefective

indicator lense cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2017 156,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Bonnet secondary retaining device innefective

indicator lense cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2015 129,332 miles

bonnet secondary retaining device innefective

both front tyres worn

slight play nearside front track rod

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 7 Oct 2015 129,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

bonnet secondary retaining device innefective

both front tyres worn

oil level low

slight play nearside front track rod

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 110,429 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 110,428 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 95,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 95,342 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,528 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,245 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 29,143 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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YG56 FBY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YG56 FBY, 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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YG56 FBY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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