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DA55 THU

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

228,703 mi
Last recorded228,703 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 THU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 228,703 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 219,793 miles

both front upper suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

o/s bodywork damage

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded/poor

rear brake discs poor

Fail 18 Jun 2024 219,793 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front upper suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

o/s bodywork damage

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded/poor

rear brake discs poor

Pass 19 Jan 2023 213,662 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished/worn

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2023 213,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

front suspension arm bushes perished/worn

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread

oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2021 201,850 miles

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

Nearside Lower SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Lower SILL COVERS FITTED

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 201,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 201,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 188,927 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 188,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 177,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward and rear bush including both nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tail light slight damage repaired with tape

plastic covers in engine bay and underbody restricting view of some components

small stone chip on windscreen

Fail 10 Dec 2019 177,050 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward and rear also both nearsides rubbers deeply perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tail light lens damaged

plastic covers in engine bay and underbody restricting view of some components

Fail 9 Dec 2019 177,050 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface and offside covered in black mesh (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated no protective coating on wires from repair (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside deep perishing advise replacements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward and rear also both nearsides rubbers deeply perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tail light lens damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic covers in engine bay and underbody restricting view of some components

Pass 26 Jan 2018 166,215 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 166,215 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 158,502 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 155,463 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear shock shroud damaged

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 21 Jan 2015 145,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 145,205 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 133,968 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 128,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 121,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 90,959 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 80,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 59,665 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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DA55 THU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DA55 THU, 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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DA55 THU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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