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OE55 YLU

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

189,068 mi
Last recorded189,068 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 YLU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 189,068 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 189,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear silencers missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 185,928 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 176,271 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 168,911 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 156,411 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 152,934 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 146,920 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 143,080 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 133,928 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN THIN ON INNER EDGDE

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 125,170 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 125,170 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 115,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 115,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 95,489 miles

FRT SHOCK ABSORBERS SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL ......REAR TYRES WEARING THIN ON INNER EDGE AND SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 95,489 miles

FRT SHOCK ABSORBERS SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL ......REAR TYRES WEARING THIN ON INNER EDGE AND SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,813 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,179 miles

o/s & n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,222 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 47,633 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 47,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner 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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OE55 YLU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

OE55 YLU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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