2006 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · PY56 AAV
2006 Audi A6 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 93,912 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY56 AAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 93,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY56 AAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A6 (PY56 AAV) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
PY56 AAV Mileage History
- 30/11/202279,041 mi
- 30/11/202279,049 mi+8 mi
- 07/12/202383,921 mi+4,872 mi
- 05/12/202488,586 mi+4,665 mi
- 26/11/202593,912 mi+5,326 mi
Average of roughly 4,972 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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