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YX56 OVS

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,207 mi
Last recorded168,207 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 OVS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 168,207 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 168,171 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 161,449 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 152,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 145,338 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 145,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 132,838 miles

Brake servo slow to re-charge

Front brake pads getting low.

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

Rear brake pads getting low.

Slight oil leak from turbo on engine.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 123,910 miles

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 4 Apr 2018 123,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 16 Mar 2017 112,641 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 102,266 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 20 Apr 2016 102,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,215 miles

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 10 Apr 2014 81,178 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,661 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f tyre has small cracks appearing in tread

o/s/f tyre has small cracks appearing in tread

o/s/r tyre has small cracks appearing in tread

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,895 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,544 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,031 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,135 miles

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)

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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YX56 OVS is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YX56 OVS, 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 YX56 OVS registered?

YX56 OVS is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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