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ST06 DGU

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

154,474 mi
Last recorded154,474 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 DGU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 154,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 144,087 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavilly undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 144,082 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavilly undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 143,647 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 143,647 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 142,934 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 142,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 141,929 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 141,929 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking At pipe joint (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2016 140,973 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 133,272 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 133,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 121,874 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 121,874 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 115,286 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 115,286 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 105,458 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 105,458 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 95,256 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 85,952 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 85,952 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,551 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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ST06 DGU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ST06 DGU, 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 ST06 DGU registered?

ST06 DGU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 24 April 2006.

Is ST06 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST06 DGU shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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