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MF06 GWU

2006 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

182,920 mi
Last recorded182,920 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 GWU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 182,920 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 182,920 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 182,120 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 181,679 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 179,486 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2023 179,486 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2022 162,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 162,339 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 150,809 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front roll bar link bushes worn deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 223,878 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 223,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 133,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 123,850 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 117,035 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x4-both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ADVISE NEW (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 117,028 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x4-both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ADVISE NEW (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 110,796 miles

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

Offside Front slight noise osf wheel-brake/bearing?

Pass 21 May 2015 106,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear lamps condensated

Fail 21 May 2015 106,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear lamps condensated

Pass 9 May 2014 97,761 miles

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

both rear tyres warn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2013 88,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2012 76,451 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 68,524 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

cut in n s f tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Jun 2009 57,056 miles

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

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

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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MF06 GWU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MF06 GWU, 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 MF06 GWU registered?

MF06 GWU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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