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YT56 LKX

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

203,530 mi
Last recorded203,530 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 LKX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 203,530 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 191,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 183,540 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 169,123 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 169,118 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 164,026 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 155,514 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 141,687 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 140,586 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear brake pads & discs worn low

Rear n/side lens unit damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2018 127,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 114,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 114,037 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 106,221 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 99,004 miles

ALL 4 TYRES STARTING TO CRACK TREAD AREA

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

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

O/S/F TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORD

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 98,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

ALL 4 TYRES STARTING TO CRACK TREAD AREA

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

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

O/S/F TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORD

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,627 miles

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

suspension bushes perished / spliting

Fail 8 Sep 2014 93,570 miles

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

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

suspension bushes perished / spliting

Pass 14 Sep 2013 85,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 77,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,339 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outter edges

o/s/f tyreworn on inner and outter edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,549 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 67,264 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 56,285 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 LKX is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YT56 LKX, 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 LKX registered?

YT56 LKX is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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