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LE06 BUF

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,255 mi
Last recorded98,255 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE06 BUF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2026 98,255 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint and gearbox output bearing has excessive play resulting in the drive line locking up when cornering (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt missing from each road wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output only just meets requirements for output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output only just meets requirements for output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 94,716 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 92,813 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 91,620 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 88,017 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,010 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 78,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 74,467 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 74,435 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,305 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,188 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 54,700 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 39,966 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 31,565 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 31,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 24,539 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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LE06 BUF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LE06 BUF, 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 LE06 BUF registered?

LE06 BUF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 25 July 2006.

Is LE06 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE06 BUF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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