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YK56 YVZ

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,762 mi
Last recorded208,762 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 YVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 208,762 miles

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

Fuel tank traps corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 205,976 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 201,374 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 195,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 187,372 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 187,372 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 180,001 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear anti-roll bar heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear bump stops split

Both rear shockers corroding

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake flexis have perish cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded OSR spring heavily corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre 2mm +heavily perished, OSR tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 180,001 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear anti-roll bar heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear bump stops split

Both rear shockers corroding

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake flexis have perish cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded OSR spring heavily corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre 2mm +heavily perished, OSR tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 180,001 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust sleeve snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear anti-roll bar heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear bump stops split

Both rear shockers corroding

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake flexis have perish cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded OSR spring heavily corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre 2mm +heavily perished, OSR tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 172,736 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 164,912 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

Rear front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated both sides

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2019 164,912 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

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

Rear front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated both sides

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 159,230 miles

rear brake flexie pipes perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front upper arm bushes soft

Fail 19 Mar 2018 159,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front upper arm bushes soft

rear brake flexie pipes perished

Pass 17 Mar 2017 153,253 miles

rear brake flexies perished

upper arm bushes worn/soft

Pass 22 Mar 2016 139,520 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 139,520 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 132,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 99,443 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 98,101 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 6 Jun 2011 96,517 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 89,247 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 70,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

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 YVZ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YK56 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

YK56 YVZ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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