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SY55 ZYF

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,668 mi
Last recorded159,668 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 ZYF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 159,668 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 155,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 155,149 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 147,215 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 141,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 129,633 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 129,633 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 125,450 miles

Offside Front back plate insecure ( rattling )

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 120,932 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 120,932 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 113,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 113,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 107,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Registration plate spacing may be incorrect.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 101,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 89,727 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 89,727 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 80,860 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 80,860 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 69,306 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 69,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 58,786 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 47,230 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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SY55 ZYF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SY55 ZYF, 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 SY55 ZYF registered?

SY55 ZYF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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