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RA06 VRT

2006 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,671 mi
Last recorded164,671 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 VRT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 164,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 153,543 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 147,778 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 142,581 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 142,581 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 137,348 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 129,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 128,979 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 122,046 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 122,046 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 107,720 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 97,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 97,841 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 84,939 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 69,050 miles

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower pannels fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 63,337 miles

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

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)

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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RA06 VRT is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA06 VRT, 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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RA06 VRT is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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