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BF06 YSJ

2006 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

284,257 mi
Last recorded284,257 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 YSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2022 284,257 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine light on

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 273,963 miles

extensive corrosion to n/s/f sill

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 261,742 miles

sills corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 250,893 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged/ cracked but not showing white light to rear .

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 237,891 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 222,446 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 221,940 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 207,200 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 206,692 miles

Fuel system component leaking under vehicle by cooler (7.2.3)

Nearside Front outer sill damaged and corroded

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 206,686 miles

Fuel system component leaking under vehicle by cooler (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front outer sill damaged and corroded

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

all tyres wearing heavily on inner and outta edges

Pass 17 Jul 2015 190,805 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 177,350 miles

damage to nearside front outer sill

Pass 19 Jul 2013 168,665 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 153,080 miles

all 4 tyres wearing inner edges

n/s sill damaged

Fail 13 May 2011 136,696 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 May 2011 136,696 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 May 2010 115,745 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 109,986 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 109,975 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 109,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

engine covers fitted

engine light is on

spare tyre has no air

under body covers fitted

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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BF06 YSJ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,698cc 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 BF06 YSJ, 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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BF06 YSJ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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