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RO06 ECX

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

238,692 mi
Last recorded238,692 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 ECX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 238,692 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Apr 2025 234,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 227,997 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 213,124 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 200,359 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

all four top suspension arms bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2021 190,800 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all four top suspension arms bushes deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2020 184,437 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame ofside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2020 184,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame ofside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2019 170,419 miles

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROACHING 1.6MM IN CENTRE (5.2.3 (e))

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

OSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROACHING 1.6MM IN CENTRE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 151,568 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance INNER BULBS DIM (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 17 Mar 2017 140,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED

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

Offside Rear SHOCK DUST COVER/BUMP STOP INSCURE

Pass 14 Mar 2016 129,238 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 118,634 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 110,515 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,616 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has small cut

Fail 13 Mar 2012 88,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2012 88,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,445 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 77,051 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 66,984 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,984 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,335 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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RO06 ECX is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RO06 ECX, 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 RO06 ECX registered?

RO06 ECX is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is RO06 ECX safe to buy?

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