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LY55 HZT

2006 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,822 mi
Last recorded198,822 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 HZT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 198,822 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 198,822 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front flexi (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 190,993 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 190,993 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 183,135 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 170,420 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 170,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 153,611 miles

Cuts in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Eml light on

Fail 2 Apr 2013 153,150 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

engine management warning light on

Pass 20 Feb 2012 132,912 miles

adv engine light on

Pass 17 Jan 2011 111,998 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Low disc pad warning light on.

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 95,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2010 95,536 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2009 75,500 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 75,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside 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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LY55 HZT is a 2006 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HZT, 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 HZT registered?

LY55 HZT is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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