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LY55 HTJ

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,683 mi
Last recorded172,683 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 HTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 172,683 miles

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

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2020 167,913 miles

Offside Outer sill damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2020 167,912 miles

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

Offside Outer sill damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2019 163,024 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 163,024 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 157,238 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2017 137,949 miles

Offside outer sill damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2017 137,949 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside outer sill damaged

warning light on dash

Pass 2 Mar 2016 124,520 miles

engine management light on

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush bush has gone soft (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush bush has gone soft (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre underinflated nail in outer tread (puncture!)

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

o/s outer sill damaged but not holed or exposing any sharp edges

suspect rear pads sticking in carriers

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 124,520 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush bush has gone soft (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush bush has gone soft (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre underinflated nail in outer tread (puncture!)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light on

o/s outer sill damaged but not holed or exposing any sharp edges

suspect rear pads sticking in carriers

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 117,480 miles

engine management light on

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2015 117,479 miles

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

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

engine management light on

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2013 105,130 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 94,947 miles

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

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

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

both sides outer sills damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2011 79,388 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,025 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,467 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 33,972 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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LY55 HTJ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LY55 HTJ, 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 LY55 HTJ registered?

LY55 HTJ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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