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FM06 HLU

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

293,542 mi
Last recorded293,542 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 HLU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 293,542 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 169,067 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 163,122 miles

Front Both tyres scrubbing inner edges

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 152,978 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 141,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner HEAVY SPLITTING TO INNER TYRE SIDE WALL, CAN'T SEE CORDS AT TIME OF TEST, Under inflated

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn smooth on tread edge, under inflated

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn heavy on inner tread edge, close to cord's, near Limit, no cord's seen at time of test

Fail 28 Feb 2018 141,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner HEAVY SPLITTING TO INNER TYRE SIDE WALL, CAN'T SEE CORDS AT TIME OF TEST, Under inflated

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn smooth on tread edge, under inflated

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn heavy on inner tread edge, close to cord's, near Limit, no cord's seen at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2017 131,110 miles

un able to take oil temp for emission's

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn heavy on tread edge, smooth

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 131,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn heavy on tread edge, smooth

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

un able to take oil temp for emission's

Pass 12 Feb 2016 118,332 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 111,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 111,920 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 104,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre cutting out on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2013 98,606 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 98,606 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 88,479 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 88,479 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 73,106 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 60,253 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,765 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 HLU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FM06 HLU, 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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FM06 HLU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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