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LA55 ATU

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

190,519 mi
Last recorded190,519 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 ATU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 190,519 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 167,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 167,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 163,576 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 163,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 152,286 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 135,532 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 126,105 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 123,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/S headlamp aim beam pattern poor

O/S headlamp tarnished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 11 Jan 2019 123,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S headlamp aim beam pattern poor

O/S headlamp tarnished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 119,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S headlamp slightly tarnished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 117,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F headlamp has poor beam pattern

O/S/F headlamp slightly tarnished

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 9 Jan 2017 117,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F headlamp has poor beam pattern

O/S/F headlamp slightly tarnished

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Jan 2016 114,520 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

N/S/R puncture

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 10 Jan 2015 111,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 106,944 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 106,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 94,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 94,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,339 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 81,339 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 67,425 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 67,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 52,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,986 miles

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

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

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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LA55 ATU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LA55 ATU, 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 LA55 ATU registered?

LA55 ATU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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