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GL06 XKZ

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,559 mi
Last recorded178,559 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 XKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 178,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction warning on dash

Front Bumper Damage No Sharp Edge ,

Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Light Steamed

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 178,357 miles

Electronic braking system warning on dash

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction warning on dash

Front Outer Bumper Insecure both sides

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))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2022 176,704 miles

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

Unerbody tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2021 173,108 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f upper both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2020 170,113 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f upper both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 163,706 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear wing & bumper has some dammage

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 159,337 miles

Nearside Front dumper slightly damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2017 151,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine light on

Fail 2 Aug 2017 151,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine light on

Pass 30 Aug 2016 144,706 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 144,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 134,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 27 Aug 2015 134,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 14 Aug 2014 126,123 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 111,922 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 111,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 101,464 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 101,464 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 94,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 94,637 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 86,606 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 69,812 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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GL06 XKZ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey 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 GL06 XKZ, 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 GL06 XKZ registered?

GL06 XKZ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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