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OV55 BBF

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

170,129 mi
Last recorded170,129 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 BBF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 170,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 160,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 152,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit/strong advisory for replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit/strong advisory for replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber gaiters/bump stops deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2022 145,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber gaiter/bump stop deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2022 145,562 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber gaiter/bump stop deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2021 141,200 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 141,200 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 140,685 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 140,685 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 139,515 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 137,054 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 134,673 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 9 Oct 2017 134,307 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges.

Under trays fitted restricting the view of the under side of the vehicle.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 130,949 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 130,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 125,120 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted restricting the view of some components.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 125,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under trays and engine covers fitted restricting the view of some components.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 116,136 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 106,559 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 99,269 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 90,104 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 90,104 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,658 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,666 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,795 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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OV55 BBF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OV55 BBF, 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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OV55 BBF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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