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DE06 YYA

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

179,502 mi
Last recorded179,502 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 YYA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 179,502 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s + o\s rear inner sills rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s worn 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 176,870 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s + o\s inner sills rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 171,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Apr 2023 171,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 166,060 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 158,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 155,044 miles

Offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2019 149,576 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 141,937 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 135,161 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 135,161 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 132,442 miles

engine and underbid covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Oct 2014 127,109 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 116,664 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 97,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 77,325 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,006 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 32,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 26,836 miles

front drop link bushs worn

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 YYA is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,671cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YYA, 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 YYA is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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