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AK56 BZD

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

222,779 mi
Last recorded222,779 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 BZD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 222,779 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 222,775 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive blue smoke and engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 217,117 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 213,848 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 196,039 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - n/s/f JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 187,446 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 175,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 159,783 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 153,478 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front upper arms (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 15 Oct 2016 148,911 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 142,863 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 136,773 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 12,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 112,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 92,426 miles

exhaust emissions no reading

under guards fitted front to rear of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,070 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 46,828 miles

advise under guards fitted to vehicle

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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AK56 BZD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AK56 BZD, 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 AK56 BZD registered?

AK56 BZD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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