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VE06 OPN

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

205,178 mi
Last recorded205,178 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 OPN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 205,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2025 205,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2024 197,815 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody general corrosion

underbody tray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2023 191,449 miles

Coil spring worn n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 180,031 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 140,017 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 140,017 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 137,876 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 134,884 miles

under trays fitted full length of underside

Pass 29 Jun 2018 129,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic undertrays prevent inspection of items covered

Pass 30 Jun 2017 123,452 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted full length of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2016 117,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2015 105,304 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 92,152 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 87,619 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 76,865 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 62,120 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,057 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 54,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 43,402 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,311 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 OPN is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OPN, 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 OPN registered?

VE06 OPN is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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