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VE06 XEA

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

165,252 mi
Last recorded165,252 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 XEA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 165,252 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 162,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 161,063 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (both upper suspension arm ) rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield partially insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2023 157,082 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 157,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOLB FITTED WRONG (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 148,387 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 137,800 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 131,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 115,991 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 107,036 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 100,526 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 93,040 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 84,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2014 77,170 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 68,128 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 58,684 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 50,755 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,844 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,341 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 XEA is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

VE06 XEA is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is VE06 XEA safe to buy?

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