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OV06 HWY

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,631 mi
Last recorded196,631 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 HWY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 196,631 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2022 185,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 178,763 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A damage on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 178,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking diesel dripping from undertray (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A damage on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 171,628 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 165,588 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2018 159,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 152,865 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 152,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 146,490 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)

Offside rear tyre worn on very inner edge.

Passenger wiper split and not clearing screen effectively.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 146,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside rear tyre worn on very inner edge.

Passenger wiper split and not clearing screen effectively.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 138,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 130,144 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 130,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 121,669 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 121,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 114,159 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,788 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 100,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,535 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,698 miles

o/s/f washer spray partialy blocked

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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OV06 HWY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OV06 HWY, 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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OV06 HWY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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