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FM06 HLP

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,773 mi
Last recorded153,773 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 HLP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 153,773 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 153,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 153,416 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated both sides (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front grill lose

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 147,142 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 140,076 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 140,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 131,348 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 131,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 120,549 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 120,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,123 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 108,598 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,647 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chip to screen

Fail 24 Jun 2015 86,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chip to screen

Fail 25 Jun 2014 80,595 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear silencers rattling slightly

chips in screen

rear springs obscured by suspention arms

undertrays fitted

various marks on body and alloys

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,595 miles

both rear silencers rattling slightly

chips in screen

rear springs obscured by suspention arms

undertrays fitted

various marks on body and alloys

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,718 miles

alloy wheels corroded.

front brake discs corroded.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm.

rattle from exhaust .

wear to rear brake discs.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 71,616 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

alloy wheels corroded.

front brake discs corroded.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm.

rattle from exhaust .

wear to rear brake discs.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 63,424 miles

rear brake pads worn very low.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 63,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f roll bar drop link bushes worn.

rear brake pads worn very low.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,213 miles

rear discs and paads worn

service due light on dash

curb damage to alloy wheels

front antiroll bar link pin bushes split

front discs and pads worn

Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres on 2-3mm of tread in centre of tread

Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,174 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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FM06 HLP is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FM06 HLP, 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 FM06 HLP registered?

FM06 HLP is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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