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OE55 UKC

2006 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,290 mi
Last recorded137,290 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 UKC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 137,290 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 137,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 135,834 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 125,210 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bank (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 125,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bank (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 115,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 115,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 May 2023 108,107 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 108,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 99,031 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 93,978 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 93,978 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,736 miles

BELLY PANS INSECURE

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN THIN. DISCS OK AT PRESENT. ELECTRIC REAR CALIPERS. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NSR TYRE SIDEWALL CUTS . OK AT PRESENT

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION LINKS - BUSHINGS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,789 miles

ENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LOSS ( R/C GASKET AREA?)

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated AND BADLY WORN DUE TO UNDERINFLATION. REC RENEWAL. 2255017 (5.2.3 (h) (i))

WASHER JETS QUITE BLOCKED. REC RENEWAL

Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,592 miles

ALL TYRES UNDER INFLATED AND BALD EDGES DUE TO SAME. REC ATTN.

FRONT PADS FAIRLY WORN

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225501793W OLD TYRE, HAS NAIL IN TREAD. WORN TO LIMIT. REC.RENEWAL (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' BUT ROAD STILL VISABLE AHEAD. (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,113 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,003 miles

All four suspension top arms have perishing pivot bushes.

Both front tyres starting to wear inside edge. Tracking may be out?

Offside OS rear tyre worn near to limit. Recommend renewal

leaves in scuttle, drains may be blocked

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,856 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted offside rear

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,703 miles

1. FRONT PADS QUITE WORN

2. OSF TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE, INDICATING TRACKING REQUIRED. NSF ALSO STARTING WEAR INSIDE EDGE AND APPROACHING WEAR BARS. OSR TYRE ALSO APPROACHING WEAR BARS. 225/50/17/94Y

3. UPPER FRONT SUSPENSION LINK BAR BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.

ENGINE BAY SMELLS OILY BUT NO OBVIOUS SIGNIFICANT LEAKS FROM UNDERSIDE. OWNER REPORTING OIL USE.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,405 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 55,404 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,888 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 19 Jan 2009 16,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

two childe seats fitted

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 UKC is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OE55 UKC, 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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OE55 UKC is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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