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BL55 XTD

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

208,570 mi
Last recorded208,570 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 XTD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 208,570 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 207,300 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 205,799 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 204,534 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 204,534 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 204,258 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 203,696 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 196,758 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 196,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 185,062 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 185,567 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 168,545 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 143,212 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 115,380 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 115,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 100,315 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 94,496 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XTD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL55 XTD, 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 BL55 XTD registered?

BL55 XTD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is BL55 XTD safe to buy?

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