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VF55 UPV

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,811 mi
Last recorded158,811 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 UPV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 158,811 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Outer Pad Lining come away from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of Tread Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm, Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of Tread Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 156,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 151,967 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 151,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 148,406 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery not clamped in place and negative terminal loose (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking from around gaitor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive on transmission box and under try (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 148,388 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose cracked with cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose cracked with cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery not clamped in place and negative terminal loose (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking from around gaitor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive on transmission box and under try (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 143,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Small gouge in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil visible under gearbox and transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 140,018 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 135,994 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 129,300 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 129,296 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 121,022 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 113,489 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 104,932 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 97,754 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 94,807 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 88,988 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 83,175 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 77,418 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 68,884 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,996 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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VF55 UPV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VF55 UPV, 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 VF55 UPV registered?

VF55 UPV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 9 February 2006.

Is VF55 UPV safe to buy?

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