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VA06 KBU

2006 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

260,193 mi
Last recorded260,193 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 KBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 260,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 231,060 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 201,200 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 187,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 175,401 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 163,645 miles

Turbo oil return pipe leaking.

Fail 21 Apr 2020 163,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Turbo oil return pipe leaking.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 152,562 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 137,068 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 137,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 5 May 2017 118,408 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 99,616 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from power steering on hard full lock n/s and o/s

Fail 17 May 2016 99,616 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

noise from power steering on hard full lock n/s and o/s

Pass 6 May 2015 87,186 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 71,858 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,664 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,647 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Aug 2010 35,911 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,091 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 KBU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KBU, 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 VA06 KBU registered?

VA06 KBU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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