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AU06 VHP

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,245 mi
Last recorded142,245 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VHP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 142,245 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 132,693 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 128,214 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 125,793 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 122,708 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 122,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 117,512 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 113,314 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 113,314 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 107,561 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 103,384 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 103,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,082 miles

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

Offside Front tyre side wall cut

Offside Rear cracking in tread

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,635 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,713 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,353 miles

Front anti roll bar c link bushes perished.

Front discs corroded on inner faces and getting lipped.

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

Rear discs corroding.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,906 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 76,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,884 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,202 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 55,644 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 42,506 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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AU06 VHP is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU06 VHP, 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 AU06 VHP registered?

AU06 VHP is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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