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FA06 BYB

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,275 mi
Last recorded149,275 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 BYB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 149,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 128,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface rust

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 117,340 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2020 117,329 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 110,935 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 110,935 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 106,933 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 106,922 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 101,525 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS/OS (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 98,992 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 95,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 85,388 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

under cover insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,907 miles

Both front tyres rite on legal limit

Pass 20 Oct 2010 63,490 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,144 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 144,207 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 144,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside 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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FA06 BYB is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FA06 BYB, 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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FA06 BYB is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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