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MD06 HFV

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,587 mi
Last recorded177,587 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 HFV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2023 177,587 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both upper arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 166,576 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 159,830 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 159,828 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 155,414 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 149,874 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 149,873 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 143,853 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 147,847 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 128,578 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 118,021 miles

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Nearside Front suspension bushes slightly cracking

Offside Front top suspension bushes slightly cracking

emissions to clean for smoke tester to read

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted all over

Pass 9 Jul 2015 108,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

emissions to clean for smoke machine to read

Pass 8 Jul 2014 98,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s door mirror outer casing cracked

o/s/f and n/s/f top susp arm inner bushes starting to split

rear disc pads getting low and disc lipped

Fail 8 Jul 2014 98,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s door mirror outer casing cracked

o/s/f and n/s/f top susp arm inner bushes starting to split

rear disc pads getting low and disc lipped

Pass 10 Jul 2013 89,270 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 79,567 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,459 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 68,457 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,945 miles

Damage to O/S/R door, handle broken but still opens door

Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,434 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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MD06 HFV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MD06 HFV, 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 MD06 HFV registered?

MD06 HFV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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