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DE06 ECC

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,956 mi
Last recorded225,956 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 ECC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 225,956 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2018 218,154 miles

Chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2017 206,430 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 15 May 2015 200,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2015 200,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 176,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front and o/s rear tyres have several cuts in sidewalls

Fail 15 May 2014 176,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front and o/s rear tyres have several cuts in sidewalls

Pass 13 May 2013 159,694 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 138,754 miles

front washers partly blocked

front wipers worn

Fail 9 May 2012 138,745 miles

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

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

front washers partly blocked

front wipers worn

Pass 12 May 2011 110,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2010 82,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 82,854 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 52,220 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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DE06 ECC is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE06 ECC, 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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DE06 ECC is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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