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YA55 FMP

2006 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,040 mi
Last recorded185,040 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 FMP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 185,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre on limts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 185,035 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm cords shown (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre on limts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 172,465 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 162,529 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 162,529 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 145,058 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 136,617 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 136,617 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 123,015 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 107,344 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 107,344 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 97,839 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 97,233 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,343 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,952 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 77,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,243 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,381 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 49,883 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 49,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YA55 FMP is a 2006 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA55 FMP, 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 YA55 FMP registered?

YA55 FMP is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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