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SF55 YFC

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

144,868 mi
Last recorded144,868 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 YFC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 144,868 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 144,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 143,045 miles

MIL on

N/S/R light cracked

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front tyre has been run flat

Fail 2 Apr 2024 143,045 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MIL on

N/S/R light cracked

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front tyre has been run flat

Pass 30 Mar 2023 140,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front windscreen chipped

Offside Rear Tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 140,533 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front windscreen chipped

Offside Rear Tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 138,829 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 138,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall/235/35/ZR19 X.LOAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 137,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 137,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 136,176 miles

Nearside Rear no plate lamp dim/ holder corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2020 136,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear no plate lamp dim/ holder corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 132,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 132,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 129,874 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut on iner sidewall

Fail 2 Feb 2018 129,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cut on iner sidewall

Pass 31 Jan 2017 127,408 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 127,408 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 124,241 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 119,542 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 115,158 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 106,308 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 88,468 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,398 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 57,330 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,798 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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SF55 YFC is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SF55 YFC, 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 SF55 YFC registered?

SF55 YFC is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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