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FB55 MJB

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,719 mi
Last recorded157,719 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB55 MJB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 157,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 157,715 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 147,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 147,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 137,632 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 137,628 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 129,468 miles

EML Light is on

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 129,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexi pipe/calliper connection (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 119,829 miles

Nearside rear fog light not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front fog light not working

Fail 31 Jan 2022 119,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear fog light not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front fog light not working

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 113,311 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges 245-40-18.

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

Front brake discs pitted worn and scored

Nearside front tyre on 2.5mm heavily worn on inner edge 245-40-18

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

Rear brake discs pitted worn and scored

Washers not working pump is running possibly frozen

Pass 13 Jan 2020 105,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 105,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 93,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,964 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 91,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 91,405 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,191 miles

engine undertray damaged

fuel tank damp

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,655 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Jun 2013 51,285 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,313 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 42,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre badly worn on edges and worn near to legal limit.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 33,320 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 33,320 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear number plate loose at the nearside but is still half secured to the vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2010 26,240 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FB55 MJB is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FB55 MJB, 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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FB55 MJB is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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