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SH06 FYG

2006 Audi A6

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,682 mi
Last recorded165,682 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 FYG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 165,682 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 29 May 2026 165,104 miles

Emissions unable to be completed obvious exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake disc shield loose

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

boot wont close

Pass 4 Apr 2025 156,180 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 139,854 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 125,637 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 123,697 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 123,697 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 114,148 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 114,148 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 104,688 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 93,653 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 87,907 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,348 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 78,725 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE BADLY AGE CRACKED IN TREAD AREA

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

ITEM PRE TEST

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

Nearside Front TYRE HAS 6 CUTS ON OUTER WALL - WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH INNER ARMS - BORDER LINE (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LINK ARM - BORDER LINE (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 78,725 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE BADLY AGE CRACKED IN TREAD AREA

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

ITEM PRE TEST

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

Nearside Front TYRE HAS 6 CUTS ON OUTER WALL - WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH INNER ARMS - BORDER LINE (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LINK ARM - BORDER LINE (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 68,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 63,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,721 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,917 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,958 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall gouged,not to chords!

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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SH06 FYG is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol 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 SH06 FYG, 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 SH06 FYG registered?

SH06 FYG is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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