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YG56 FTX

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

231,634 mi
Last recorded231,634 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 FTX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 231,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 231,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 142,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 142,659 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 139,503 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 130,558 miles

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

Unable to locate VIN plate - VIN found permanently attached to vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2021 125,792 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 119,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 111,614 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,631 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre worn edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 92,713 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,221 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front number plate deteriorated

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear tyres wearing low

Fail 3 Mar 2016 81,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light illuminated

Front number plate deteriorated

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,958 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,815 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,760 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,764 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 38,053 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre 4mm tread depth

Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,548 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,429 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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YG56 FTX is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YG56 FTX, 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 YG56 FTX registered?

YG56 FTX is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is YG56 FTX safe to buy?

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