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YX56 TUP

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,362 mi
Last recorded188,362 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 188,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 182,072 miles

Front tyres worn low on tread

suspension showing signs of wear

Fail 20 Feb 2020 181,982 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2019 159,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept are zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 159,057 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept are zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 146,666 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 135,616 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 125,219 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 114,240 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 98,927 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 79,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,740 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,924 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 41,924 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,040 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 TUP is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TUP, 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 TUP registered?

YX56 TUP is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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