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VU06 VGD

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,015 mi
Last recorded96,015 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 VGD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 96,015 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 92,751 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 92,751 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 89,012 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Oct 2021 89,001 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 85,750 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS LOOK LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,013 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 73,424 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing low on the inner edges

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads wearing half way

o/s and n/s front upper control arms bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre wearing close to wear indicator

Fail 16 Apr 2018 73,416 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres slightly wearing low on the inner edges

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads wearing half way

o/s and n/s front upper control arms bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre wearing close to wear indicator

Pass 17 Apr 2017 66,727 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 66,727 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 59,460 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2015 59,457 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,557 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,207 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 48,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 40,414 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges slightly

Pass 21 May 2010 34,878 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2010 34,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VU06 VGD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VU06 VGD, 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 VU06 VGD registered?

VU06 VGD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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