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OY06 MDK

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

210,333 mi
Last recorded210,333 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 MDK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 210,333 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 May 2026 210,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 205,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 198,997 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 198,997 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 187,452 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner rear sills have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Sunstrip fitted (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 187,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner rear sills have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Sunstrip fitted (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 174,022 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 167,289 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 167,289 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2020 153,123 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2020 153,119 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front OIL leak

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2019 145,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads are on the 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads are on the 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 140,814 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 133,798 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 117,011 miles

sun visor on front windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2015 107,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n,s,f and o,s,f tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Jan 2014 99,592 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 99,592 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 92,420 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 73,934 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 73,897 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 63,784 miles

Front washer jets need adjustment

Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,818 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 MDK is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OY06 MDK, 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 OY06 MDK registered?

OY06 MDK is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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