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R1 VLV

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

129,789 mi
Last recorded129,789 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 VLV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 129,789 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear under body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 129,788 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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear under body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 121,161 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 113,946 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 113,945 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 107,970 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 105,154 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 103,472 miles

E.M.L.light on

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 100,920 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 96,763 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 90,338 miles

E.M.L.light on

Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,921 miles

E.M.L.light on

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 75,538 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 68,771 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,441 miles

EML ON

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,614 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,130 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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R1 VLV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R1 VLV, 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 R1 VLV registered?

R1 VLV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is R1 VLV safe to buy?

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