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DE55 YYC

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,610 mi
Last recorded151,610 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YYC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 151,610 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 151,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 146,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 140,464 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 140,464 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 134,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 127,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2013 112,843 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 112,842 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 83,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,350 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 57,165 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 57,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 46,578 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DE55 YYC is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE55 YYC, 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 DE55 YYC registered?

DE55 YYC is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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