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YA55 NHE

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

256,026 mi
Last recorded256,026 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 NHE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 256,026 miles

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

Offside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 256,025 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 146,727 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays and covers hiding some components

Pass 29 Sep 2017 227,859 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 227,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 221,945 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 133,368 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray covering brake pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2014 120,150 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 106,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 89,249 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,881 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 75,860 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,287 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 60,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 46,969 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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YA55 NHE is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NHE, 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 NHE registered?

YA55 NHE is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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