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MD06 ZMY

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

247,602 mi
Last recorded247,602 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 ZMY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 247,602 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front suspension bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side walls has slices (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 247,602 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front suspension bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side walls has slices (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 242,679 miles

all front suspension arms slight wear

indicator fault logged but lights work correctly

Pass 17 Jul 2023 238,061 miles

all 4 upper arm bushes worn

Fail 13 Jul 2023 238,060 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

all 4 upper arm bushes worn

both front c links worn

rear bump stops perished

Pass 1 Nov 2021 221,265 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 207,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 200,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 200,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 182,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 166,884 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 152,220 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 129,732 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 111,510 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 97,047 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,165 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,029 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 55,309 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 55,091 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,440 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,967 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Fail 26 Feb 2009 35,967 miles

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

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

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 ZMY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZMY, 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 ZMY registered?

MD06 ZMY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 18 March 2006.

Is MD06 ZMY safe to buy?

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