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LA53 EEE

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,003 mi
Last recorded121,003 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 EEE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 121,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 120,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 117,449 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 117,448 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section separated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 112,424 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 109,098 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 109,088 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

very rear heat shield loose

Pass 25 May 2021 102,046 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2020 96,880 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 88,004 miles

both n/s/f and n/s/r headlamp level sensors seized (headlamp aim within limits)

Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,895 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 82,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,549 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,427 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,167 miles

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

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

e.m.l light on

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,989 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 59,852 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,961 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,438 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,817 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 26,150 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 26,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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LA53 EEE is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc 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 LA53 EEE, 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 LA53 EEE registered?

LA53 EEE is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is LA53 EEE safe to buy?

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