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OY06 VAU

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,653 mi
Last recorded132,653 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 132,653 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)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 115,697 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 108,818 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 99,573 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 83,694 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 83,694 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 69,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre slight wear

Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,547 miles

n/s/r tyre slight wear

Pass 25 May 2011 181,236 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre.

Fail 25 May 2011 181,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 18 May 2010 151,446 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 May 2010 151,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 111,247 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 111,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VAU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

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

Is OY06 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY06 VAU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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