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OY06 VBG

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,861 mi
Last recorded136,861 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 VBG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 136,861 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 131,914 miles

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

Nearside Front nsf side lamp is not as bright as osf

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 131,842 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front nsf side lamp is not as bright as osf

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 125,869 miles

headlamps lenses faded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 120,540 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 113,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 113,267 miles

Brake performance not tested brake test not done broken coil spring offside front (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 108,129 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/f & n/s/f edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamps deteriorated

o/s/f sill damaged around jacking point, inner and outer sill detatched on spot welds, advise attention

Fail 21 Jan 2021 108,129 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/f & n/s/f edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamps deteriorated

o/s/f sill damaged around jacking point, inner and outer sill detatched on spot welds, advise attention

Pass 20 Jun 2019 92,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 87,858 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,949 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,891 miles

font tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,310 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 72,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,180 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,704 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 55,704 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,582 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 48,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,862 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,595 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,178 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,244 miles

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 VBG is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

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

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