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GD06 XEU

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,519 mi
Last recorded177,519 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 XEU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 177,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear in need of attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2025 177,512 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. all (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear in need of attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 172,285 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both the nearside and offside wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both the nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 157,305 miles

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both the nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 144,184 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 144,184 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 129,799 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Spot light lens broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides advice replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails/sub frame mountings both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle

Fail 22 Oct 2021 129,796 miles

Nearside Front Power steering fluid reservoir empty Power steering pump noisy (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Spot light lens broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides advice replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails/sub frame mountings both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2020 114,053 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached O.S.F and N.S.F (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Spot light lens broken

Fail 21 Oct 2020 114,053 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached O.S.F and N.S.F (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Spot light lens broken

Pass 16 Oct 2019 101,104 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2018 84,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Unable to gain access to rear coil spring

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Unable to gain access to rear coil spring

Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,970 miles

Engine light on

Fail 28 Sep 2017 70,970 miles

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

Engine light on

Pass 21 Oct 2016 54,698 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,396 miles

Offside Rear Cut in tread, not greater than 25mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,600 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,037 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread depth wearing low

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,680 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,757 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 17,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 17,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,473 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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GD06 XEU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD06 XEU, 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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GD06 XEU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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