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M1 JOY

2006 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,793 mi
Last recorded115,793 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 JOY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 115,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 110,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 105,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 105,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 98,497 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 92,885 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 85,961 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 76,816 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 68,114 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 64,620 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 64,620 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 60,997 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 54,311 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,621 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 46,596 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 43,155 miles

rear brake pads close to 1.5 mm limit

Fail 30 Oct 2012 39,262 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,262 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 35,333 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,412 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF tyre chipped but not gone through cords

OSR tyre slightly chipped

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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M1 JOY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M1 JOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M1 JOY registered?

M1 JOY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is M1 JOY safe to buy?

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