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HG06 VLA

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

204,232 mi
Last recorded204,232 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 VLA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 204,232 miles

water ingress in offside rear lamp unit)

Fail 4 Jan 2021 204,232 miles

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

water ingress in offside rear lamp unit)

Pass 20 Jun 2019 194,255 miles

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

engine under tray insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2019 194,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine under tray insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2018 188,109 miles

Nearside Front Upper arm bush perished but not excessive

Fail 23 Jun 2018 188,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper arm bush perished but not excessive

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 183,562 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 176,537 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 176,537 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 169,183 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 263,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 263,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2013 251,496 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 147,840 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 138,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 129,427 miles

Vehicle only just passed CO emissions test.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 120,253 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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HG06 VLA is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VLA, 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 HG06 VLA registered?

HG06 VLA is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is HG06 VLA safe to buy?

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