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DE06 GYG

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,269 mi
Last recorded194,269 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 GYG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 194,269 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2024 188,579 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 185,305 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 178,503 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 170,241 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 170,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH UPPER CONTROL ARMS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH UPPER CONTROL ARMS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ON INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ON INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 158,138 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Fail 30 May 2019 158,136 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre low on air

Pass 9 May 2018 149,723 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 145,203 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 140,671 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 136,699 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 129,148 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 128,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 112,999 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,114 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 84,016 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 67,214 miles

front brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!

offside front tyre on 2.5mm tread depth & worn uneven in middle tread section !!!

offside rear brake showing some distortion !!!

rear brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

rear brake pad nearside linning approx 90% worn low !!!

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 GYG is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GYG, 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 DE06 GYG registered?

DE06 GYG is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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