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R6 YLF

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,271 mi
Last recorded204,271 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 YLF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 204,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexy hose to caliper corroded, plastic sheathing swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small chunks missing from outer sidewall but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner & outer edges and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexy hose to caliper corroded, plastic sheathing swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner & outer edges and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

dampness noticed on underside of fuel tank but no trace of leak noticed

Fail 27 Aug 2024 204,269 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and rubber boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexy hose to caliper corroded, plastic sheathing swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small chunks missing from outer sidewall but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner & outer edges and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexy hose to caliper corroded, plastic sheathing swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner & outer edges and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

dampness noticed on underside of fuel tank but no trace of leak noticed

Pass 22 Sep 2023 199,161 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 199,161 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 188,442 miles

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 184,433 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 164,189 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 160,792 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 149,012 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 149,012 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 135,867 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 124,167 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 108,510 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 92,830 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,537 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,714 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 50,400 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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R6 YLF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R6 YLF, 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 R6 YLF registered?

R6 YLF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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