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SL06 HDE

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,443 mi
Last recorded95,443 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 HDE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 95,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,430 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 88,538 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 88,537 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Position lamp lens seriously defective flickering (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 84,609 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear suspention components corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 79,837 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 74,574 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 74,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 66,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes worn but not excessivly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 66,780 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure caused by bent wheel rim lip (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes worn but not excessivly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 63,564 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,867 miles

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

VEHICLE IS BORDERING ON EXCESSIVE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Mar 2017 59,865 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,745 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Mar 2016 53,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,769 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,935 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 27,696 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 22,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2009 12,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SL06 HDE is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SL06 HDE, 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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SL06 HDE is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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