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DE06 YYB

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,200 mi
Last recorded181,200 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 YYB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 181,200 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 176,760 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 176,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 171,760 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 164,908 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres out of shape

eml on

Fail 24 Dec 2016 164,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres out of shape

eml on

Pass 30 Dec 2015 155,523 miles

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

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 30 Dec 2014 138,239 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 138,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 121,533 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 101,170 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,723 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 68,313 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,018 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 48,018 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,820 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 40,820 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 YYB is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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