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OE55 UBM

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

236,142 mi
Last recorded236,142 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 UBM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 236,142 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 215,440 miles

Nearside Rear sill damaged

bulb warning light on leds fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2024 189,243 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 189,243 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 184,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed, full inspection not possible

Pass 18 May 2021 170,085 miles

Brake LED warning lamp on

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 157,641 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 148,116 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 148,066 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 140,028 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 140,028 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,939 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,095 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 65,483 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,633 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 36,699 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 29,210 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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OE55 UBM is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE55 UBM, 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 OE55 UBM registered?

OE55 UBM is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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