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VE06 TMZ

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,257 mi
Last recorded181,257 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 TMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 181,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 178,866 miles

Front tyre treads nearing wear bars 3mm

Fail 18 Aug 2023 178,866 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 176,670 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 175,324 miles

Front brake discs pitted worn and scored

Pass 21 Aug 2020 174,107 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 174,102 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2019 171,812 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 166,200 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 160,299 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 151,304 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 235,771 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 219,820 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside and outre edges

Pass 12 Aug 2013 197,701 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 197,632 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 177,407 miles

front top suspension bushes starting to perrish

Fail 14 Aug 2012 177,407 miles

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

front top suspension bushes starting to perrish

Pass 17 Aug 2011 157,286 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 137,196 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 68,423 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 TMZ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TMZ, 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 TMZ registered?

VE06 TMZ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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