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VA06 BLK

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,449 mi
Last recorded191,449 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 BLK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 191,449 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 183,155 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 183,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 171,647 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 163,840 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken,but exhaust system still secured.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 163,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner part of the tyre. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front exhaust mounting broken,but exhaust system still secured.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 154,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 146,522 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 132,496 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 132,457 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 112,674 miles

glow plug warning light flashing

vehicle is smokey intermittantly but passed the diesel smoke test.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,235 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,436 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,609 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,440 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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VA06 BLK is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA06 BLK, 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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VA06 BLK is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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