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LY06 DXS

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

226,197 mi
Last recorded226,197 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 DXS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 226,197 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 333,489 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 331,856 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 188,555 miles

coolant light on

front arb links worn

front discs worn

front upper suspension arm bushs starting to split

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2013 166,949 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 166,891 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 158,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs lipped and worn

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

Offside rear light cracked

Slight front brake inbalance

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 145,442 miles

Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Unable to see front to rear brake pipes

Unable to see outter sills

Pass 1 Jun 2010 124,047 miles

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

Slight brake inbalance

Fail 24 May 2010 123,777 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Slight brake inbalance

Pass 20 Apr 2009 97,599 miles

Fuel pipe starting to perish

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

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

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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LY06 DXS is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY06 DXS, 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 LY06 DXS registered?

LY06 DXS is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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