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LY55 JBE

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

219,635 mi
Last recorded219,635 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 JBE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 219,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2024 219,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 207,030 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes perished and slight play (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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper bushes perished and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2023 207,030 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced FOC Merry Xmass (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes perished and slight play (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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper bushes perished and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 203,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service overdue

Fail 19 Dec 2022 203,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service overdue

Pass 13 Dec 2021 198,894 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 195,283 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 194,065 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 194,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 192,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Reverse light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 192,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Reverse light not working

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 189,871 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 189,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 187,843 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 185,448 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf rear lower arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf, 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' osf (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nsf (8.3.1d)

battery losing charge

undertray fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 23 Nov 2015 185,384 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate nsr (1.1.C.1e)

Steering locking device missing steer lock (2.2.C.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf rear lower arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf, 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' osf (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nsf (8.3.1d)

battery losing charge

undertray fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 183,226 miles

Damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 183,226 miles

Damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 168,789 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 142,007 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 114,980 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 90,144 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 66,951 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 24 Nov 2008 41,507 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 JBE is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 JBE, 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 JBE registered?

LY55 JBE is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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