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FL06 VNU

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,897 mi
Last recorded139,897 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 VNU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 139,897 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shock - absorber covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 139,895 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front o/s inner tyre edge worn [cords showing] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shock - absorber covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 134,557 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 129,333 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 124,905 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 119,961 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 114,080 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 107,662 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 99,641 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,399 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 95,399 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 90,365 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 80,699 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,699 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 tyres wearing uneven

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 123,627 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 123,627 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 96,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 96,976 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 66,484 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,102 miles

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

crack in screen outside swept area

Fail 30 Mar 2009 52,102 miles

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

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

crack in screen outside swept area

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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FL06 VNU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL06 VNU, 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 FL06 VNU registered?

FL06 VNU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is FL06 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL06 VNU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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