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PJ06 ZPG

2006 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,347 mi
Last recorded189,347 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 ZPG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 189,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Damaged But Still Readable (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre Wearing Smooth On Inside And Outside Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R Tyre Going Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre Wearing Smooth On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Going Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 189,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper Blades Don't Clear Screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F Lower Suspension Control Arm Ball Joint Boot Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F Upper Front Suspension Control Arm Ball Joint Cover Split + Excess Play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated O/S/F Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Damaged But Still Readable (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre Wearing Smooth On Inside And Outside Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R Tyre Going Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre Wearing Smooth On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Going Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 180,396 miles

Front reg plate slightly damage but not in a situation where it can be misread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin couldnt see if inner rear pads where too low or not suggest an inspection (3.5.1g)

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

coolant in bottle on minimum

Fail 13 Apr 2018 180,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 169,831 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Front Number plate damaged but likely ti be misread

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to leak grease (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 161,040 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to leak grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front headlight has brighter bulb fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre nailed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 161,040 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to leak grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front headlight has brighter bulb fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre nailed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 152,427 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2014 144,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 137,775 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 137,775 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 127,163 miles

wipers smeary

Fail 30 Mar 2012 126,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers smeary

Pass 14 Apr 2011 117,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Fail 14 Apr 2011 117,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Pass 6 Apr 2010 109,676 miles

Advise front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 8 May 2009 85,436 miles

Front 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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PJ06 ZPG is a 2006 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PJ06 ZPG, 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 PJ06 ZPG registered?

PJ06 ZPG is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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