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VF55 ZZR

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

218,938 mi
Last recorded218,938 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 ZZR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 218,938 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 200,719 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 191,702 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 178,739 miles

under trays fitted could not view

Fail 29 Sep 2021 178,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted could not view

Pass 3 Nov 2020 168,765 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 168,418 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 168,407 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 166,111 miles

Nearside Front sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 162,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 4 May 2017 162,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 3 May 2016 161,647 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2016 161,647 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 153,991 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 153,991 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 139,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 130,891 miles

Both nearside wheels showing kerb damage

Front brake pads worn very low

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Rear brake pads worn very low

Rear bumper damaged

Rear windscreen wiper arm broken

Spare tyre worn to 3mm

Tyre sizes and load ratings apear to be incorrect for the vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2011 122,036 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 122,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 103,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 103,538 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,749 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,395 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3 mm of tread

wipers smearing slightly screen dirty

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 ZZR is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VF55 ZZR, 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 ZZR registered?

VF55 ZZR is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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