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BD06 OES

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,635 mi
Last recorded200,635 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 OES
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 200,635 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 200,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 195,338 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 189,106 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 189,028 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 183,801 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking on outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2021 183,699 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2020 180,009 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have light cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 26 Sep 2019 176,708 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

underside covered in trims preventing inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2018 160,938 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 160,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 147,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 136,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 136,443 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 129,278 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 2 Oct 2015 129,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 7 Oct 2014 119,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

sticker in windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2013 110,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

both rear tyres slightly misshapen 225/55/ZR16W

rear exhaust tailpipes rattling

slightly noisy air intake

sticker in windscreen

Pass 23 May 2012 102,891 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 98,541 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 94,250 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 141,015 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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BD06 OES is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD06 OES, 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 BD06 OES registered?

BD06 OES is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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