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RE06 VJD

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

199,090 mi
Last recorded199,090 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 VJD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 199,090 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 196,098 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 196,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 194,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges bald 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 194,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant level below min

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges bald 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges bald 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 186,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 170,599 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in drivers side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 170,474 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (of 2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Flexible brake pipe rubbed through outer rubber enough to expose the reinforcement. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in drivers side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 158,907 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 146,354 miles

Staining on fuel tank, unable to assess cause

Pass 21 Apr 2018 132,562 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 132,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 122,055 miles

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,690 miles

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

some blue smoke

Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some blue smoke

Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,343 miles

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

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

some wear in o/s & n/s/f brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,645 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 56,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

childrens seats fitted to o/s & n/s/r adult seat belts not tested

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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RE06 VJD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RE06 VJD, 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 RE06 VJD registered?

RE06 VJD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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