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SO06 CYJ

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

194,659 mi
Last recorded194,659 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 CYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 194,659 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 194,659 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 189,962 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALLX4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 172,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 161,899 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 154,430 miles

Both rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on edges

Offside Front sidelight bulb working but not sat in position correctly

Fail 17 Feb 2021 154,430 miles

Both rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on edges

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Both inner bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sidelight bulb working but not sat in position correctly

Pass 10 Jan 2020 146,124 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 138,831 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 138,763 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 133,462 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 129,309 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 129,309 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 124,551 miles

Offside Rear lamp housing cracked

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 124,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear lamp housing cracked

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 119,569 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 114,135 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 114,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 106,557 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 97,539 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 88,865 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,302 miles

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

o/s outer sill creezed

Fail 7 Dec 2009 62,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s outer sill creezed

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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SO06 CYJ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SO06 CYJ, 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 SO06 CYJ registered?

SO06 CYJ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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