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RY55 RAU

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,096 mi
Last recorded198,096 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 RAU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 198,096 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 9 May 2024 198,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 197,308 miles

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

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 12 Sep 2020 196,283 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 194,626 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 192,983 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 188,092 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 174,266 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 162,485 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 157,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 157,310 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 142,067 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 130,476 miles

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

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

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

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

engine smokey on tick over

Pass 30 Sep 2011 117,303 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 117,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 99,028 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 99,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,388 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,613 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 47,613 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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RY55 RAU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RY55 RAU, 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 RY55 RAU registered?

RY55 RAU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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