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GR55 YEV

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,892 mi
Last recorded179,892 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 YEV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 179,892 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 179,406 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 173,101 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 166,549 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 162,516 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 156,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m and as a cut to the outer side wall(not to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2019 156,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m and as a cut to the outer side wall(not to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2018 152,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2018 152,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to the cord on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2017 144,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m and worn on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inneredge

Rear tailgate hinge loose but tailgate closed

Pass 25 Mar 2016 133,969 miles

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

Pad wear indicator is on

Pass 25 Mar 2015 124,960 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake disc is worn and scored on inner surface

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Worn brake pad warning lamp is on

Pass 26 Mar 2014 112,298 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 112,298 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 96,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 96,262 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,633 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn

Fail 29 Mar 2012 78,633 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,759 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 63,759 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,527 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,895 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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GR55 YEV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 GR55 YEV, 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 GR55 YEV registered?

GR55 YEV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is GR55 YEV safe to buy?

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