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VE06 LYU

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

231,485 mi
Last recorded231,485 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 LYU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 231,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 210,857 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))

air leak . intercooler

engine light on

reverse lights not working

Fail 27 Jun 2022 210,857 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

air leak . intercooler

engine light on

reverse lights not working

Pass 30 Jun 2021 195,057 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 195,057 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 185,123 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 185,123 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 182,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 175,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

under shields fitted restricting full view

Pass 18 Jan 2018 168,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

Fail 18 Jan 2018 168,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

Pass 31 Jan 2017 157,064 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 156,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners on mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 27 Jan 2016 144,622 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 139,921 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 115,723 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 93,864 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 79,590 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 65,082 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,093 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 51,093 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,828 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 LYU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

VE06 LYU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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