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LV55 ZUC

2006 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,230 mi
Last recorded155,230 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 ZUC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 155,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 155,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 153,679 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 153,679 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses clouded affecting beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 143,562 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 14,350 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake pad warning on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi sections both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 135,572 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 135,572 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 125,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 115,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 115,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 104,770 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 94,917 miles

Offside Rear off side rear tyre perishing and worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2018 94,917 miles

Offside Rear off side rear tyre perishing and worn on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 85,705 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 77,663 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge-- recommend tracking checked.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,220 miles

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

Front discs badly worn / lipped.

Pass 14 May 2014 60,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 54,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2012 48,223 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 40,128 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 30,456 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 21,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LV55 ZUC is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol 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 LV55 ZUC, 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 LV55 ZUC registered?

LV55 ZUC is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 4 January 2006.

Is LV55 ZUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 ZUC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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