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RV06 ZTE

2006 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,692 mi
Last recorded113,692 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 ZTE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 113,692 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover damaged

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear shock absorber cover damaged

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 113,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover damaged

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear shock absorber cover damaged

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 109,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 105,642 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 100,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 96,158 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))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 96,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 18 Mar 2021 91,933 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 89,010 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2020 89,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 81,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,690 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2018 74,686 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,601 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 66,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,642 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,070 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 53,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,431 miles

both front tyres worn on teh inside edges

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,692 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,285 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,281 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,231 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,295 miles

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

engine covers fitted

full undershields fitted

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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RV06 ZTE is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RV06 ZTE, 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 RV06 ZTE registered?

RV06 ZTE is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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