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VN06 YFO

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,400 mi
Last recorded178,400 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 YFO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 178,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Different speed rating tyre fitted on same axle

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop perished /crack (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electric parking brake calliper noise in operation

Offside Rear Light reflector lens damaged /crack

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop perished /crack (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 178,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Different speed rating tyre fitted on same axle

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop perished /crack (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electric parking brake calliper noise in operation

Offside Rear Light reflector lens damaged /crack

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop perished /crack (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 175,259 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 175,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 171,270 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 171,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 164,864 miles

Light bulb warning lamp on? No fault found.

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 164,613 miles

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

Light bulb warning lamp on? No fault found.

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 158,315 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 26 Aug 2016 151,705 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 142,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 135,949 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 135,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 125,537 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 112,360 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 95,710 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,721 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 80,721 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2009 65,161 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 YFO is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YFO, 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 YFO is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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