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DA55 AEY

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,789 mi
Last recorded176,789 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 AEY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 176,789 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 172,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 168,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 161,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 147,593 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 147,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 143,262 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 133,437 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front nearside and offside position lamps dimmed

Front nearside and offside tyres has a wear on the outer edges

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

chassis plate damaged where plate value visible

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2019 130,405 miles

Front nearside and offside position lamp slightly dimmed

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 114,911 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine cover and undertray fitted

nearside and offside front upper suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyres worn inner and outer edge

Pass 3 May 2017 99,086 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 98,501 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 91,075 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 91,072 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 84,319 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 80,092 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 76,136 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 76,136 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 70,266 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 64,102 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,768 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 52,721 miles

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

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

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

could not test headlight aim

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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DA55 AEY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DA55 AEY, 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 DA55 AEY registered?

DA55 AEY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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