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W12 MSL

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2773cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,988 mi
Last recorded177,988 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 MSL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,773cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 177,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 164,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 164,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 151,477 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 139,090 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 138,977 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both dip to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has canvas showing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 128,400 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 121,531 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 114,604 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 104,644 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 104,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 96,755 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 86,667 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 77,927 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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W12 MSL is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,773cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W12 MSL, 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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W12 MSL is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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