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OW55 BCO

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,012 mi
Last recorded161,012 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW55 BCO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 161,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 160,416 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 152,428 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 152,458 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 148,672 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 144,574 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 144,573 miles

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 138,717 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 127,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 122,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 188,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2011 108,145 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

unable to visually check brake master cylinder and servo due to covers.

unable to visually check under floorpan , sills and engine bay due to covers.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 107,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

unable to visually check brake master cylinder and servo due to covers.

unable to visually check under floorpan , sills and engine bay due to covers.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 90,475 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate small damage to surface.

rear number plate slightly faded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2010 90,475 miles

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

front number plate small damage to surface.

rear number plate slightly faded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2009 80,171 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 80,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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OW55 BCO is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OW55 BCO, 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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OW55 BCO is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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