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MH06 ZPY

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,197 mi
Last recorded165,197 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 ZPY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 165,197 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 159,182 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 157,604 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 143,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 143,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 142,438 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 142,438 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 139,351 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 139,351 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 130,549 miles

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

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

number plates have a horse shoe picture/logo on them

Pass 21 Mar 2018 123,047 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2017 113,489 miles

very slight play in both front antiroll bar droplinks

Pass 18 Feb 2016 102,340 miles

slight play in both front antiroll bar droplinks

Fail 17 Feb 2016 102,340 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance outer sidelight very dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch siezed (8.4.2)

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

slight play in both front antiroll bar droplinks

Pass 9 Aug 2014 87,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,909 miles

off side front tyre cut off side rear tyre cut

Fail 2 Sep 2013 76,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front tyre cut off side rear tyre cut

Fail 24 Aug 2012 74,125 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 74,125 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,089 miles

nearside rear tyres has variuos sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has feathering / mis shaping to outer edge

Fail 12 Aug 2011 66,089 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyres has variuos sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has feathering / mis shaping to outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,927 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,770 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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MH06 ZPY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MH06 ZPY, 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 MH06 ZPY registered?

MH06 ZPY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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