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PJ55 UEW

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,814 mi
Last recorded157,814 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 UEW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 157,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 156,410 miles

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

non standard suspension fitted to front and rear

rear suspension low

Fail 28 Nov 2024 156,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

non standard suspension fitted to front and rear

Pass 19 Oct 2023 153,753 miles

eml on

non standard suspension fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2023 153,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

front and rear wheels different sizes

Pass 8 Oct 2022 151,182 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides slight misting on outside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 148,846 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 144,821 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 141,666 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 133,627 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 129,861 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the inside (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 127,281 miles

Emissions not tested excessive white/grey smoke (7.3.A.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer sidewall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2016 122,773 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 118,300 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 113,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall but not to excess at present.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 113,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall but not to excess at present.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 101,062 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 101,062 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,838 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 85,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 69,206 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 69,203 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,228 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,287 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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PJ55 UEW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PJ55 UEW, 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 PJ55 UEW registered?

PJ55 UEW is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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