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VF06 COA

2006 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,031 mi
Last recorded131,031 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF06 COA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 131,031 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 131,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 127,494 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 127,494 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper x 1. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner x 1. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner x 1. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner x 1. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 124,148 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIP. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 124,144 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIP. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 111,215 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 98,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DROP LINK BUSH,S X 2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DROP LINK BUSH,S X 2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 88,059 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive can not see clearly as under tray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall,rim. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wish bone arm bush,s x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in centre of trye tread. ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wish bone arm,bush,s x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 83,988 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 83,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 77,433 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES,X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES X 2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4,MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 77,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM IN CENTRE OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES,X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4,MM IN CENTRE OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES X 2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 72,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 wishbone arms. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x wishbone arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both tyres deteriorating around sidewalls.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside, (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 72,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 wishbone arms. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x wishbone arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both tyres deteriorating around sidewalls.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside, (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2016 63,420 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both link rods (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear perished on inner sidewall

Pass 27 May 2015 57,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 May 2014 52,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged & cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 47,072 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 41,630 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 34,887 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,655 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 20,943 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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VF06 COA is a 2006 Audi A6 in Beige with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VF06 COA, 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 VF06 COA registered?

VF06 COA is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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