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LO55 CAT

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

184,065 mi
Last recorded184,065 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO55 CAT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 184,065 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive floor covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Fail 27 Feb 2024 184,065 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive floor covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 3 Mar 2023 173,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 167,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 167,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 151,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm 225/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 151,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm 225/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault fault code cleared (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 145,825 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 145,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 140,249 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 135,827 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some movement in both front wishbone upper mounts.

Fail 31 Jul 2017 135,827 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some movement in both front wishbone upper mounts.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 126,049 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 126,048 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 107,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger rear seat belt twisted

Pass 10 Jun 2014 86,000 miles

Both rear bump stops in poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 66,595 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear outer seat

Fail 18 Jun 2013 66,595 miles

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

Both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear outer seat

Nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,291 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,542 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,113 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,100 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,383 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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LO55 CAT is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LO55 CAT, 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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LO55 CAT is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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