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YT56 LJF

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

198,922 mi
Last recorded198,922 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 LJF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 198,922 miles

All brake discs rusty

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under body corrosion

Fail 16 May 2025 198,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All brake discs rusty

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 22 May 2024 193,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2022 180,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 171,197 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 170,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 167,603 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts slightly lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 167,603 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts slightly lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 161,602 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 148,002 miles

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly on edges of treads

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 138,358 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 128,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Mar 2014 120,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres age cracked

managment light on

Fail 9 Mar 2013 112,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 112,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2012 103,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked.

Rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges.

Nearside rear seat back was not secured in upright position.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 94,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,979 miles

n/s front headlight bulb incorectly fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2009 73,621 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

n/s and o/s rear tyres are worn low

rear brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Pass 23 Sep 2009 73,280 miles

Front brake discs lipped.

Rear brake discs lipped.

Both rear tyres starting to crack 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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YT56 LJF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT56 LJF, 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 YT56 LJF registered?

YT56 LJF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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