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YG56 UZF

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,386 mi
Last recorded176,386 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 UZF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 176,386 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 176,384 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 173,130 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 168,783 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 165,525 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 161,559 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2018 156,125 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 156,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 144,028 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 144,028 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 128,795 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 113,503 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 113,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,153 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 85,527 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 85,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,825 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,525 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,365 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,155 miles

Front 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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YG56 UZF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZF, 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 UZF registered?

YG56 UZF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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