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Y26 ARL

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,124 mi
Last recorded136,124 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 ARL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 136,124 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 135,475 miles

electronic handbrake fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 127,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm inner bushs splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top rear arm inner bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 117,537 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 115,076 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 108,155 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 91,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension top arms bushes starting to crack

Pass 28 May 2012 79,369 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 79,369 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 62,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,961 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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Y26 ARL is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y26 ARL, 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 Y26 ARL registered?

Y26 ARL is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is Y26 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y26 ARL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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