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FY06 TYK

2006 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,042 mi
Last recorded127,042 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 TYK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 127,042 miles

suspension lowered all round

Pass 18 Sep 2025 120,855 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

front and rear shock absorbers corroded

general surface corrosion on rear underside components

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 15 Sep 2025 120,770 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear shock absorbers corroded

general surface corrosion on rear underside components

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 20 Sep 2024 117,440 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 114,604 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded and starting to blow

Pass 16 Sep 2022 109,339 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 109,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

High pitched squeal poss Water pump

Pass 13 Jul 2021 104,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear heat shield is insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear bumper has damage

Fail 13 Jul 2021 104,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear heat shield is insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear reversing light is red in colour

rear bumper has damage

Pass 28 Jul 2020 102,955 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

rear bumper has damage ( offside)

Fail 28 Jul 2020 102,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear lights are different (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reversing light on (4.5.4 (b))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

rear bumper has damage ( offside)

Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,955 miles

Nearside Rear light lens is cracked

Offside Rear light lens is slightly different

Pass 13 Apr 2018 93,624 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 88,314 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 88,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked/worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,105 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 75,267 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,227 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 62,799 miles

ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL! Had to top up before test - 1 litre oil

Fail 21 May 2013 62,799 miles

ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL! Had to top up before test - 1 litre oil

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 27,084 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 50,410 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 42,795 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 36,612 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 36,612 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front fog light lens broken

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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FY06 TYK is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FY06 TYK, 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 FY06 TYK registered?

FY06 TYK is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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