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DF06 EAW

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

208,201 mi
Last recorded208,201 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 EAW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 208,201 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 196,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 May 2023 182,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle under-cover's present.

Pass 17 May 2022 179,180 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 179,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2021 174,482 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 174,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 169,197 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 169,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 163,056 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 163,056 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 155,785 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 155,785 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 149,487 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 149,487 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 May 2016 143,372 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 138,040 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 138,040 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 120,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 101,749 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 101,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads appear to be getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2011 82,887 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)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2010 77,951 miles

Offside door mirror glass is broken to the limits.

Offside front tyre is worn low on inner tread shoulder.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall has minor damage in 2 places.

Vehicle exhaust emits blue smoke slightly on fast idle.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 63,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 63,751 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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DF06 EAW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DF06 EAW, 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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DF06 EAW is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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