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BL55 KPA

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

181,869 mi
Last recorded181,869 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 KPA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 181,869 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 175,465 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 167,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 157,985 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 149,640 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 140,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 127,603 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 120,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

Fail 5 Jul 2018 120,092 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt most forward outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 19 Aug 2017 109,400 miles

front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

front brake pads are wearing low

Pass 16 Aug 2016 103,215 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 98,388 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 98,388 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 92,240 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,451 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 66,058 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2011 56,816 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 54,850 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 62,426 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 59,314 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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BL55 KPA is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL55 KPA, 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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BL55 KPA is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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