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OE55 YLO

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

273,822 mi
Last recorded273,822 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 YLO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 273,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside front /upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside front /upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

covres fitted to under side of vehicle

Fail 26 Apr 2023 273,822 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside front /upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside front /upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

covres fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2022 267,819 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 267,813 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both rear (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 258,960 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 258,957 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin rear exhaust missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 253,676 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 253,676 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 241,463 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 224,463 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 224,463 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 208,265 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 190,848 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 190,848 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres worn lumpy

Pass 20 Jan 2015 172,776 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 172,668 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

all four tyres worn lumpy

Pass 17 Jan 2014 140,915 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 121,071 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 109,636 miles

fuel filter damp leaking ?

Pass 25 Jan 2011 98,797 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 81,755 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,184 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 YLO is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YLO, 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 YLO registered?

OE55 YLO is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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