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YD06 ZVO

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,027 mi
Last recorded121,027 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 ZVO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 121,027 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under-trays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2025 121,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2024 113,933 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 113,898 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 113,896 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 110,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 110,652 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 105,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 105,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 100,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to outer sill near jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 100,788 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to outer sill near jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 96,477 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 82,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,151 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

rear pads 50% worn

tyres 225 50zr17

Fail 7 Jul 2017 75,151 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

rear pads 50% worn

tyres 225 50zr17

Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,919 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,244 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,832 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,596 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,689 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,689 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,899 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,851 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 41,851 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 30,471 miles

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

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

n/s/front outer tyre wall damaged--

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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YD06 ZVO is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YD06 ZVO, 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 YD06 ZVO registered?

YD06 ZVO is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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