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YP56 XGV

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,601 mi
Last recorded197,601 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 XGV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 197,601 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 26 Jun 2024 197,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 19 May 2023 187,029 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end joint has play

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

both rear tyres are worn on the outer edges

coolant leak and level low

Fail 18 May 2023 187,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front inner rack end joint has play

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

both rear tyres are worn on the outer edges

coolant leak and level low

Pass 24 May 2022 174,508 miles

Coolant leak ()

Crack in lower section of windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock retainer bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper control arm bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 165,713 miles

Nearside Rear tail light has slight damage to the lens but not showing white light

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 160,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 150,707 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 150,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 147,104 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 140,259 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 136,367 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 133,527 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 133,527 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 130,021 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 126,596 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 94,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear discs slightly worn

front discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2010 86,013 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 62,657 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 62,541 miles

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

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

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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YP56 XGV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 YP56 XGV, 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 YP56 XGV registered?

YP56 XGV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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