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OY06 VAK

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,081 mi
Last recorded187,081 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 187,081 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front have play and also bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle and underbody corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 180,514 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 180,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 172,112 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 172,106 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 164,702 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 155,691 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 155,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 142,342 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 132,002 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 121,711 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 110,943 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 99,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant low

front both tyre inner wear

Fail 14 Nov 2014 99,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

coolant low

front both tyre inner wear

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,025 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,758 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 75,758 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 73,102 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,033 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,049 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 38,049 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 VAK is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc 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 OY06 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

OY06 VAK is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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