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VK06 JBY

2006 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,504 mi
Last recorded141,504 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 JBY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 141,504 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 140,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 139,458 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 139,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 137,211 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 137,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 134,396 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 129,188 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 129,180 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2020 122,211 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 117,240 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 117,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 111,108 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 111,108 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 103,308 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 98,167 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 91,631 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 79,261 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,261 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,732 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)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,198 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,984 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,160 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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VK06 JBY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK06 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

VK06 JBY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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