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YK56 RZE

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,838 mi
Last recorded176,838 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 RZE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 176,838 miles

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Brake service recommended (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear o/s & n/s shock absorber covers detached

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 169,451 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear o/s & n/s shock absorber covers detached

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 169,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear o/s & n/s shock absorber covers detached

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 158,701 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 158,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Heavily corroded

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 149,554 miles

Both front tyres approx 3.5 mm

Eml

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel binding slightly

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 149,547 miles

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

Both front tyres approx 3.5 mm

Eml

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel binding slightly

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 142,313 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension top rear arm bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 142,313 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension top rear arm bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 132,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.63mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 132,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Lense loose inside+ back cover missing (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.63mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 120,610 miles

both front suspension top rear arm's bushes spliting

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape (245/35zr19 93y)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 120,610 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front suspension top rear arm's bushes spliting

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape (245/35zr19 93y)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 111,444 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 101,260 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 88,705 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 74,931 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,062 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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YK56 RZE is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK56 RZE, 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 YK56 RZE registered?

YK56 RZE is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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