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X20 DBB

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,444 mi
Last recorded165,444 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX20 DBB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 165,444 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 165,440 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 162,354 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 162,351 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 160,306 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 160,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Screw nail in tyre tread

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 157,189 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 150,967 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall but no cords exspoased

Offside Front Upper both wishbone arm ball joints have play

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

under trays fitted hiding components

Pass 29 Oct 2020 145,678 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

STEERING/ATF/ fluid on under tray

sill covers/under-trays fitted

underside corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 145,676 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

STEERING/ATF/ fluid on under tray

sill covers/under-trays fitted

underside corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 141,462 miles

Both rear exhaust heat shields not fully secure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front discs lipped

Pass 29 Oct 2018 133,353 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 126,862 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 117,973 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 107,801 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 94,044 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,652 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,429 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,013 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,973 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,313 miles

off and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge and tyres worn to 3mm

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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X20 DBB is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X20 DBB, 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 X20 DBB registered?

X20 DBB is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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