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HG06 NVB

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

183,947 mi
Last recorded183,947 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 NVB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 183,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 183,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 179,222 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 179,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 171,172 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 165,771 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 165,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 161,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 158,654 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 155,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all at top sections.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all both at lower sections.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate surround damaged,however number plate remains secure and no sharp edges exposed..

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Fail 7 Nov 2019 155,428 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking near heater element.. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresherner.. ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all at top sections.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all both at lower sections.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate surround damaged,however number plate remains secure and no sharp edges exposed..

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

wear lips developing on edges of both rear brake discs..

Pass 8 Nov 2018 150,324 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inners. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inners. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle ,engine covers fitted,obscuring some components.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 150,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner section. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inners. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inners. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle ,engine covers fitted,obscuring some components.

Fail 5 Nov 2018 150,318 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 146,824 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 134,684 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 125,799 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 125,799 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 116,132 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 102,288 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 102,288 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 88,019 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 70,396 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 54,021 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 54,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,391 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

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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HG06 NVB is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HG06 NVB, 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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HG06 NVB is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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