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YT56 TYO

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

262,558 mi
Last recorded262,558 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 TYO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 262,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 256,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 250,104 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 243,192 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 233,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 219,900 miles

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

nearside front steering rack gaitor deterioated

Pass 2 Feb 2018 207,875 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 195,753 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 179,153 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 159,003 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 145,223 miles

advise front tyres wearing on edges

advise rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Jan 2013 126,880 miles

Malfunction indicator lamp on.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 106,913 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 77,588 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,122 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 77,122 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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 20 Aug 2009 62,424 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YT56 TYO is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TYO, 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 TYO registered?

YT56 TYO is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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