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VE06 LBV

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

220,392 mi
Last recorded220,392 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 LBV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 220,392 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 215,050 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 207,497 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 207,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 198,850 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 198,849 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 185,960 miles

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))

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Nov 2020 160,492 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2020 157,946 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 151,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 141,479 miles

rear tyres worn thin on inside edges

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 126,794 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 114,136 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 101,158 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 101,158 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 94,555 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 94,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,309 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 68,458 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,636 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,729 miles

Rear pads low

Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,581 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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VE06 LBV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VE06 LBV, 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 LBV registered?

VE06 LBV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 5 July 2006.

Is VE06 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 LBV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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