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AO06 HCN

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

226,947 mi
Last recorded226,947 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 HCN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 226,947 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f wing repeater lens missing

Fail 16 Jul 2021 226,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f wing repeater lens missing

Pass 25 Mar 2020 201,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake flexis starting to perish

front anti roll bar links bushes perished and splitting

rear inner sills starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to perish and crack

window screen has various small chips

wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Apr 2019 196,169 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

osf tyre wearing on edge

stone chip to windscreen

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 189,889 miles

damage to windscreen

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 183,938 miles

chip to windscreen

nsf tyre wearing on edge

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 178,537 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 178,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 172,838 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 166,025 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 160,198 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 140,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 117,413 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 117,413 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 92,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 92,774 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,945 miles

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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AO06 HCN is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AO06 HCN, 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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AO06 HCN is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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