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OY06 XOB

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

247,641 mi
Last recorded247,641 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 XOB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 247,641 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 247,631 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 245,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 245,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 223,308 miles

Central stop lamp not functioning.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. Nail in tyre non repairable. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service light displayed.

Fail 2 Jul 2019 223,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Central stop lamp not functioning.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. Nail in tyre non repairable. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service light displayed.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 218,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive cant been seen properly due to under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2018 218,870 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive cant been seen properly due to under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level below minimum

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2017 208,112 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jul 2017 208,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 193,015 miles

1 litre 5w30 oil added

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jul 2016 193,015 miles

1 litre 5w30 oil added

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 177,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 177,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 163,549 miles

!both rear outer brake pads look very low!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2014 163,549 miles

!both rear outer brake pads look very low!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 150,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear outer brake pads look low

Pass 6 Jun 2013 150,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear outer brake pads look low

Fail 6 Jun 2012 136,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 136,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 113,764 miles

0.5 litres 5w/40 oil added

both front brake disc worn

both rear brake disc worn

coolant level low

engine and underbody covers fitted

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 May 2010 91,286 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 6 Jun 2009 65,519 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 65,519 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 XOB is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

OY06 XOB is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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