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PL06 LWM

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,801 mi
Last recorded176,801 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 LWM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 176,801 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 176,801 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 260,111 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 260,111 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high smoking (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 151,033 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

engine has noise /rattle not normal for this engine

Pass 28 Jun 2018 136,259 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jun 2018 136,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jun 2018 136,249 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 117,732 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 112,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp lense cracked

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 105,535 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 99,271 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 90,707 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 83,310 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 75,136 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 98,061 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 94,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 94,487 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,529 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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PL06 LWM is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PL06 LWM, 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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PL06 LWM is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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