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AK56 DWN

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

265,640 mi
Last recorded265,640 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 DWN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 265,640 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 251,282 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

Rear subframe corroded.

Underbody corroded.

Fail 28 Aug 2024 250,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

Rear subframe corroded.

Underbody corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2023 233,254 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

Rear subframe corroded.

Underbody corroding.

Fail 5 Sep 2023 233,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

Rear subframe corroded.

Underbody corroding.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 218,519 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Underbody corroded .

Pass 26 Aug 2021 209,164 miles

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

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

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

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

rear end chassis has corrosion both sides near subframe mounts

rear end of sills corroded both sides

Pass 21 Sep 2020 202,201 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside 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 inner sills corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 192,095 miles

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

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

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

Nearside under tray damage

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 181,569 miles

Rear brake getting down

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted can not check fully

Pass 9 Sep 2017 168,250 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 154,754 miles

Offside front shock absorber slightly leaking.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 146,628 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 134,450 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 119,840 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 106,055 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 88,849 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,083 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,923 miles

incorect grease on all brake pads

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 DWN is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DWN, 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 AK56 DWN registered?

AK56 DWN is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is AK56 DWN safe to buy?

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