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OY06 LYP

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

160,949 mi
Last recorded160,949 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 LYP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 160,949 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 153,686 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 150,537 miles

eml light is on time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2022 142,232 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front & offside front (all) upper arms, inner bushes deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2021 135,952 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge & perished

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SMOOTH & GETTING CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE, ALSO STEPPED ON INNER EDGE & TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage. bushes deteriorating

child seats offside & nearside rear

engine management light on

Fail 24 Mar 2021 135,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge & perished

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SMOOTH & GETTING CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE, ALSO STEPPED ON INNER EDGE & TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage. bushes deteriorating

child seats offside & nearside rear

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2020 129,280 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside & offside front top arms, inner bushes deteriorating.

Fail 31 Jan 2020 129,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside & offside front top arms, inner bushes deteriorating.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 115,155 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 102,994 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 92,331 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 88,733 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 83,178 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 83,178 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,259 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 72,018 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 65,726 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,879 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,836 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,819 miles

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

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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OY06 LYP is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY06 LYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY06 LYP registered?

OY06 LYP is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is OY06 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY06 LYP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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