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YY56 LVU

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,507 mi
Last recorded119,507 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 LVU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 119,507 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 114,325 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 108,740 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 102,772 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 97,288 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 97,286 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 92,636 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 92,636 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 90,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 85,349 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 85,342 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,786 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 74,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2015 68,431 miles

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops deteriated

Pass 20 Nov 2014 63,296 miles

Both rear shockabsorber bump stops deteriated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,722 miles

Both front anti roll bar 'c link' bushes deteriated nearside has slight play in bush

Both rear shockabsorber bump stops deteriated

Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,867 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear shockabsorber bump stops slightly deteriated

Fail 21 Nov 2012 50,867 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear shockabsorber bump stops slightly deteriated

Pass 11 Nov 2011 44,151 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bump stops slightly deteriated

Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,119 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 28,803 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 28,672 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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 LVU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LVU, 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 YY56 LVU registered?

YY56 LVU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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