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SY06 VGJ

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

223,413 mi
Last recorded223,413 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 VGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 223,413 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 223,413 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 223,373 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 221,632 miles

Unable to fully inspect rear coil springs due to the amount of plastic surrounding them.

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 221,629 miles

Brake performance not tested Brakes not tested due to a leaking brake hose on o/s/f (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Outer casing split, flexi exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Unable to fully inspect rear coil springs due to the amount of plastic surrounding them.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 218,635 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 208,035 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall cut but deep enough to exspose cords/ply 225/50/17

Fail 9 Mar 2017 208,034 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front tyre wall cut but deep enough to exspose cords/ply 225/50/17

Pass 2 Mar 2016 197,964 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 197,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release reciever (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 179,138 miles

Back seats folded away at time of test

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 154,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 154,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 129,915 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 102,567 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 102,428 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 88,038 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,038 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,590 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 63,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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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SY06 VGJ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SY06 VGJ, 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 SY06 VGJ registered?

SY06 VGJ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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