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VK06 BAO

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,541 mi
Last recorded78,541 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 BAO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 78,541 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 78,537 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 76,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 75,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 73,468 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 73,457 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 70,464 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 67,601 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 60,129 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 11 Mar 2016 52,883 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,409 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,127 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,070 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,097 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,462 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,015 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 18,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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VK06 BAO is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK06 BAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK06 BAO registered?

VK06 BAO is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is VK06 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK06 BAO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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