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SG06 BNN

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

236,489 mi
Last recorded236,489 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 BNN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 236,489 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 223,488 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2025 223,426 miles

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

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet strut not holding pressure

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, oil on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower inner wheel arch insecure

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower inner wheel arch insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2024 214,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 205,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 205,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 191,943 miles

bonnet stay gas strut weak, rear shocks plastic shroud broken, exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Pass 2 Oct 2020 187,556 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear seat

engine undertray insecure and damaged

rear brake pads low approx 2-3 mm left?

Fail 2 Oct 2020 187,556 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear seat

engine undertray insecure and damaged

rear brake pads low approx 2-3 mm left?

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring likely to come off (5.2.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 174,426 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2018 160,651 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 160,642 miles

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

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm linit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 149,676 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 135,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 125,400 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 116,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2013 105,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2012 88,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light is on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,201 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,852 miles

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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SG06 BNN is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SG06 BNN, 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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SG06 BNN is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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