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DE06 LHC

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,729 mi
Last recorded165,729 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 LHC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 165,729 miles

Engine management light on

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has corrosion to parts of chassis and suspension components

Pass 11 Aug 2023 164,627 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2023 164,623 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 163,201 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis above coil spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis above coil spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 162,071 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 161,327 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 156,659 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers prevent full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Aug 2019 156,655 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Aug 2018 148,326 miles

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 22 Aug 2017 139,556 miles

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Sep 2016 128,974 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bushes in area of jacking points (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

very slight knock found inside steering rack on side to side play check with weight of vehicle

Fail 7 Sep 2016 128,966 miles

Fuel system component leaking area of fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bushes in area of jacking points (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

very slight knock found inside steering rack on side to side play check with weight of vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2015 119,591 miles

both front tyres are on 3mm

plastic engine covers and under trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 May 2014 102,808 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 91,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 80,042 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 80,042 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2011 65,281 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 51,426 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 37,805 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 LHC is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LHC, 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 LHC is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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