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R555 TAM

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,520 mi
Last recorded140,520 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 TAM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 140,520 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 129,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 116,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both droplinks (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,921 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 74,921 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,603 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,824 miles

N/SIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON INNER SIDEWALL

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,983 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 33,296 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,056 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,590 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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R555 TAM is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R555 TAM, 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 R555 TAM registered?

R555 TAM is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is R555 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 TAM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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