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YX56 WGG

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

259,234 mi
Last recorded259,234 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 WGG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 259,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 255,450 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 251,090 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 250,950 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both front head lights (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 245,898 miles

Part of upper brake light not working

Pass 3 Nov 2017 240,053 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 235,288 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 235,288 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 228,538 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 209,620 miles

eml on

Fail 29 Sep 2014 209,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

eml on

Pass 10 Sep 2013 190,392 miles

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

engine management light on

slight kerb damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2012 117,472 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 117,472 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 71,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

limited access to part of underbody and part of outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,940 miles

limited access to underbody and outer sills due to plastic covers

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 WGG is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WGG, 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 WGG registered?

YX56 WGG is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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