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K4 AOW

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

228,159 mi
Last recorded228,159 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 AOW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 228,159 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 135,245 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 135,240 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2023 130,796 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 130,796 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 125,665 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 125,665 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 121,333 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 116,475 miles

Knock on offside front suspension nothing visible

Pass 16 Apr 2019 108,656 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to crack in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 108,656 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended required lubrication (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to crack in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,979 miles

Nearside headlamp level adjuster inoperative (halogen headlamps)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 98,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside headlamp level adjuster inoperative (halogen headlamps)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,621 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre valve slightly leaking

Nearside Rear tyre valve slightly leaking

Offside Rear tyre valve slightly cracked

Offside Rear tyre valve slightly leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning on

Fail 19 Jun 2015 73,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2015 73,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2013 60,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyre valves cracked, but not leaking

Slight corrosion on inner edges of front brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 54,148 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,145 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,640 miles

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)

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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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K4 AOW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K4 AOW, 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 K4 AOW registered?

K4 AOW is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is K4 AOW safe to buy?

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