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DE06 EDF

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

173,981 mi
Last recorded173,981 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 EDF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 173,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 173,238 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 173,238 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 167,109 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 258,063 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 251,102 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 237,535 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2017 142,592 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 127,035 miles

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 123,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 113,661 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 103,228 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,190 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 91,152 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 80,730 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES Wearing low and scrubbing on inner edges

advise nearside rear tyre wearing low

advise offside rear tyre going wrong direction

Pass 25 Mar 2010 68,033 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,378 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 EDF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DE06 EDF, 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 EDF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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