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YG56 FVW

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

333,266 mi
Last recorded333,266 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 FVW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 333,266 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 333,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 197,874 miles

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

brake pad light on

Fail 30 Apr 2018 197,874 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete refitted (3.3.A.1b)

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

brake pad light on

Pass 21 Apr 2017 191,116 miles

Engine covers fitted so full inspection could not be carried out

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underguards fitted so full inspection could not be carried out

Underside around rear suspension and rear of sills very rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2016 184,436 miles

electronic parking brake fitted.

wet with diesel under cover fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 184,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low PRS (1.8)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking under cover (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low PRS (1.8)

electronic parking brake fitted.

under cover fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 175,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 167,581 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 164,820 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 164,820 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 163,266 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 159,286 miles

both rear tyres on legal limits

Fail 12 Nov 2011 159,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres on legal limits

Fail 10 Nov 2010 130,025 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 130,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 94,379 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 FVW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FVW, 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 FVW registered?

YG56 FVW is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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