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YX56 OWD

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,184 mi
Last recorded162,184 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 162,184 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 162,184 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both front links (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 159,510 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 159,510 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 155,912 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 153,452 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 150,566 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 144,821 miles

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

under cover fitted some component can not b checked

Pass 4 Nov 2017 139,848 miles

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

under cover fitted some component can not check

Pass 22 Oct 2016 137,471 miles

under tray fitted some component cannot check

Fail 22 Oct 2016 137,471 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

under tray fitted some component cannot check

Pass 14 Nov 2015 131,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under cover and engine cover fitted some component cannot check

Pass 12 Nov 2014 126,687 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 121,167 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 112,557 miles

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

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 4 Oct 2011 103,690 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)

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

front brake discs slightly worn on inside

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 92,128 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 69,615 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 69,615 miles

Nearside 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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YX56 OWD 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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

YX56 OWD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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