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VT55 HVJ

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,664 mi
Last recorded170,664 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 HVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 170,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 158,638 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 147,661 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 139,455 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 139,455 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 126,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2020 114,533 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 100,177 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 93,254 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 93,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,147 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 88,141 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 81,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is worn on its inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is worn on its inner egge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 76,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 70,652 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,163 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,708 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,960 miles

Front wiper blades smearing.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,864 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,752 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 44,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,204 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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VT55 HVJ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VT55 HVJ, 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 VT55 HVJ registered?

VT55 HVJ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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