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RO06 HFS

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

237,403 mi
Last recorded237,403 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 HFS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 237,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 237,338 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 230,947 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 220,468 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 220,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 202,272 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 202,272 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 176,971 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 154,364 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 154,364 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 135,188 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 135,188 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 121,930 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area which subframe is secured to vehicle, surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 121,927 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area which subframe is secured to vehicle, surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 107,725 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside upper (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both offside upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,202 miles

SLIGHT BLUE SMOKE

Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,333 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 67,505 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 53,834 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,859 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,390 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 42,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,212 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 HFS is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RO06 HFS, 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 HFS registered?

RO06 HFS is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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