CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV06 TZM

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2976cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

329,116 mi
Last recorded329,116 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 TZM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 329,116 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 329,016 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 323,077 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 323,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 304,610 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 304,609 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake pad warning on dash

Pass 25 Apr 2019 279,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud missing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud missing (5.3.2 (b))

noise on engine sounds like injector blowing

Fail 24 Apr 2019 279,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud missing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud missing (5.3.2 (b))

noise on engine sounds like injector blowing

Pass 30 Apr 2018 251,636 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s - n/s (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 222,611 miles

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

both front tyres starting to split but not deep enough to reach the cords (inner side wall )

Pass 29 Apr 2016 198,764 miles

engine bay cover fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2016 198,764 miles

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

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

engine bay cover fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 170,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 130,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 3 May 2014 130,194 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 22 Apr 2013 97,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 72,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,620 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 368,413 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,990 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
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV06 TZM is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV06 TZM, 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

How do I check the history of AV06 TZM?

You can check the full history of AV06 TZM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV06 TZM registered?

AV06 TZM is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 20 April 2006.

Is AV06 TZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 TZM shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV06 TZM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV06 TZM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.