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DA05 CAP

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,518 mi
Last recorded179,518 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 CAP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 179,518 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 170,383 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 167,296 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 163,936 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 19 Oct 2020 156,217 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Offside Front 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))

mil light on

Fail 15 Oct 2020 156,217 miles

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

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Offside Front 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))

mil light on

Pass 27 Mar 2019 145,342 miles

engine mil light on

Pass 10 Apr 2018 137,971 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 137,971 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin innerpads (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened innerpads (3.5.1n)

pad wear light on

Pass 8 Mar 2017 127,500 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 127,144 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 5 May 2015 100,264 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 100,264 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,454 miles

o/s/r tyre worn [mishapen on inner edge]

Pass 21 Apr 2012 46,167 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,133 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,456 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate advise replace

Fail 13 Apr 2010 32,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate starting to deteriorate advise replace

Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,798 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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DA05 CAP is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA05 CAP, 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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DA05 CAP is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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