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YX56 OVZ

2006 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,598 mi
Last recorded127,598 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 OVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 127,598 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 117,242 miles

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

Nearside Front brake sensor wire broken

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 117,230 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake sensor wire broken

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 108,631 miles

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated brake sticking intermittent (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 106,343 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 106,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged sensor wire snapped (1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 100,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 81,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slightly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush slightly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 72,561 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 72,216 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 71,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Slight Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 May 2017 69,915 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,887 miles

Rear pads close to limit

slight fuel leak from filter

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 57,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Off side rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both front tyres devoid of inner tread

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,180 miles

Rear brake pads worn down

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,143 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,786 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 32,987 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 25,191 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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YX56 OVZ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX56 OVZ registered?

YX56 OVZ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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