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PL06 XHY

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,373 mi
Last recorded188,373 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 XHY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 188,373 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 184,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Mar 2020 184,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 13 Mar 2019 175,621 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 166,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 154,790 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting but not showing cords

Pass 3 Mar 2016 141,560 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 212,175 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 166,386 miles

Wear to rear tyres

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 153,165 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 140,577 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 140,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 124,236 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre slight worn inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2010 124,236 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

off side rear tyre slight worn inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2009 109,773 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 107,317 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2009 107,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING

Oil leak

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 XHY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XHY, 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 XHY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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