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YY56 AYP

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

188,475 mi
Last recorded188,475 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 AYP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2020 188,475 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 188,466 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides. (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides and o/s/f wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 156,633 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 146,913 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers bump stop and covers torn/broken.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 137,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shockie shrouds loose

under trays fitted

underside of car covered in mud

Fail 29 Sep 2017 137,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shockie shrouds loose

under trays fitted

underside of car covered in mud

Pass 23 Sep 2016 126,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 126,686 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stock jammed with debris (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 117,026 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 117,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2014 110,190 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 98,201 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 98,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,425 miles

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

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

front wheel bearing noise on road test

Fail 27 Sep 2012 86,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wheel bearing noise on road test

Pass 23 Sep 2011 74,308 miles

ns rear tyre wall damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2011 74,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ns rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YY56 AYP is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YY56 AYP, 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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YY56 AYP is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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