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SX06 AUO

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

201,861 mi
Last recorded201,861 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX06 AUO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 201,861 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 201,861 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 198,019 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 192,118 miles

Engine management lamp on

Exhaust center clamp deteriorated

Head lamp leveling system fault

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S/F and O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to check some under side components due to under trays

Fail 23 Nov 2021 192,110 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/R outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S/F upper front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Rear high level brake lamp (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Engine management lamp on

Exhaust center clamp deteriorated

Head lamp leveling system fault

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S/F and O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to check some under side components due to under trays

Pass 24 Nov 2020 183,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 183,586 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 171,871 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 171,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 150,917 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 121,998 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 112,107 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 101,438 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 89,853 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 78,523 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,224 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 65,224 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 47,431 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,431 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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SX06 AUO is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SX06 AUO, 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 SX06 AUO registered?

SX06 AUO is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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