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VE06 APX

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

212,489 mi
Last recorded212,489 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 APX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 212,489 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 212,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 209,490 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 202,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light showing on dashboard

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

under-trays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 21 Dec 2021 202,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left and right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left and right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light showing on dashboard

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

under-trays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2020 195,407 miles

EM light is on

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bushes are splitting

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front anti roll bar link bushes are splitting

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 195,407 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

EM light is on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 188,043 miles

Central Rear Unable to check belt as seats folded down and unable to move

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

Offside Rear Unable to check belt as seats folded down and unable to move

Pass 11 May 2019 182,526 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 179,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 173,446 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 168,384 miles

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2015 161,650 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 150,013 miles

NSR tyre inner edge is wearing.

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 150,101 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NSR tyre inner edge is wearing.

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 140,179 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 140,179 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 133,053 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 133,053 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 110,067 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 92,705 miles

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

Rear tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 75,307 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 72,894 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)

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

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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VE06 APX is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VE06 APX, 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 VE06 APX registered?

VE06 APX is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is VE06 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 APX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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