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AVI 6160

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,441 mi
Last recorded159,441 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVI 6160
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 159,441 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 159,441 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 150,808 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 139,565 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 139,565 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2021 129,094 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2020 121,599 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 114,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 106,635 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 100,521 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,977 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 88,835 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 81,521 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2013 73,984 miles

N/S/R bump stop starting to split

O/S/R bump stop starting to split

Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,306 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,121 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,877 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,711 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 34,711 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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AVI 6160 is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AVI 6160, 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 AVI 6160 registered?

AVI 6160 is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is AVI 6160 safe to buy?

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