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VN06 UNW

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

280,259 mi
Last recorded280,259 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 UNW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 280,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 280,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 270,334 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 257,735 miles

NS HEADLAMP ON UPPER LIMIT OS ON LOWER NS BEAM IMAGE DISTORTED TEMP REPAIR TO OS HEADLAMP

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 257,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 251,760 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 232,557 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 215,336 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)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 196,117 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 196,117 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 175,408 miles

Centre Rear SEAT BELT STALK - DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

ENGINE OIL JUST ABOVE MAX

FUEL FILTER IS DAMP IN FUEL

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT CRACKED

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

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP BREAKING UP

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear BUMP STOP BREAKING UP

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside WASHER 1 JET ONLY -WORKING

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' BORDER LINE (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 175,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear SEAT BELT STALK - DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

ENGINE OIL JUST ABOVE MAX

FUEL FILTER IS DAMP IN FUEL

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT CRACKED

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

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP BREAKING UP

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear BUMP STOP BREAKING UP

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside WASHER 1 JET ONLY -WORKING

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' BORDER LINE (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 154,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BUMP STOPS BREAKING UP

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 154,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BUMP STOPS BREAKING UP

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 126,130 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 126,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 104,346 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 87,709 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,934 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,471 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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VN06 UNW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN06 UNW, 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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VN06 UNW is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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