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SD06 MBF

2006 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

121,347 mi
Last recorded121,347 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 MBF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 121,347 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 121,347 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction codes cleared (1.1.6 (e))

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault codes cleared (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 113,669 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

seats not use time of test

Fail 24 Feb 2024 113,667 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

seats not use time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2023 106,766 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 106,766 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 100,386 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 95,137 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 95,135 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front, upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 90,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 25 May 2020 90,653 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 83,910 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Fail 24 May 2019 83,910 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2019 83,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi at nearside (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2018 80,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 80,405 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 75,854 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 73,146 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 May 2016 73,146 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2016 73,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

high level stop light not working

timing belt history unknown

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside handbrake low reading

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,454 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 65,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind noted at n/s/r brake

Pass 18 Jul 2013 62,901 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,528 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,109 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,489 miles

o/s/r tyre slight side wall damage 245/40/18

Fail 10 Sep 2010 40,489 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre slight side wall damage 245/40/18

Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,285 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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SD06 MBF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 SD06 MBF, 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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SD06 MBF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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