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W31 DPW

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

181,874 mi
Last recorded181,874 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 DPW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 181,874 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 172,484 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 165,642 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 158,976 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 153,770 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 146,025 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 133,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 123,049 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 122,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge completely bold

Pass 18 Apr 2017 114,495 miles

nearside front wiper blade is split

Fail 18 Apr 2017 114,493 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seatbelt clasp (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front wiper blade is split

Pass 5 Apr 2016 105,721 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 98,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 90,739 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers poor wipe

o/s/r tal lamp cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,493 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 73,493 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,953 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,273 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,302 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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W31 DPW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W31 DPW, 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 W31 DPW registered?

W31 DPW is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is W31 DPW safe to buy?

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