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YS56 BVC

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,820 mi
Last recorded198,820 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 BVC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 198,820 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 187,611 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 187,571 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 176,114 miles

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

Nearside Front worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge + sidewall damage

brake pad warning light on

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 11 Mar 2017 104,668 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 104,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

Offside Front tyre perishing.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 99,624 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 99,624 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 96,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 92,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2013 85,643 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 85,643 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 81,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Nov 2012 81,391 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2012 70,385 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 70,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,672 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 54,670 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,087 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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YS56 BVC is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YS56 BVC, 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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YS56 BVC is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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