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S555 AJY

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,007 mi
Last recorded164,007 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 AJY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 164,007 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 160,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 143,343 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 122,345 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 112,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2018 98,717 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks

Fail 23 Nov 2018 98,615 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks

Pass 12 Oct 2017 86,951 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,965 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 78,965 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 75,064 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,642 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 59,245 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 59,235 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,265 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,549 miles

wipers starting to smear

Fail 4 Oct 2011 42,501 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre very low tread

small chip in front screen in zone A below 10mm

Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,501 miles

n/s/r tyre very low tread

small chip in front screen in zone A below 10mm

Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,621 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,765 miles

front c links worn

front tyres on 1.6 mm

rear pads 80 % worn

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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S555 AJY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S555 AJY, 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 S555 AJY registered?

S555 AJY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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