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YH56 OOW

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,824 mi
Last recorded240,824 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 OOW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 240,824 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 232,281 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2019 232,240 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 219,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 125,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 125,966 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 116,479 miles

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 94,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 67,232 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 41,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion on rear discs

hand controls fitted to steering wheel

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2012 41,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion on rear discs

hand controls fitted to steering wheel

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,229 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre has been run on flat

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

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

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

engine surging

plastic cowling fitted to underside covering some components

Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,597 miles

no smoke test too clean

Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,012 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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YH56 OOW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YH56 OOW, 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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YH56 OOW is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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