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MT06 XYJ

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,372 mi
Last recorded116,372 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 XYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 116,372 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 116,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 108,203 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 103,545 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 96,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2017 96,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,323 miles

front no.plate deteriorated

rear brake discs worn

slight leak of exhaust gasses at flexi

Fail 10 Jun 2016 87,219 miles

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

front no.plate deteriorated

rear brake discs worn

slight leak of exhaust gasses at flexi

Pass 11 Jun 2015 80,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

would advise some diesel treatment

Fail 11 Jun 2014 73,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

would advise some diesel treatment

Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,669 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,733 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,479 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 42,945 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 34,477 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 34,477 miles

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

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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MT06 XYJ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MT06 XYJ, 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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MT06 XYJ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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