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YE06 TXM

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

297,347 mi
Last recorded297,347 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 TXM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 297,347 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 arms bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 297,103 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 arms bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 284,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL 4 UPPER ARMS HAVE CRACKING BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 278,940 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER SILLS CORRODED

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL 4 UPPER ARMS HAVE CRACKING BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 278,940 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL 4 UPPER ARMS HAVE CRACKING BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 272,847 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 X (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 267,287 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective weak pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 267,276 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective weak pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 261,101 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front sub-frame rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 261,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f anti-roll bar c link upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front sub-frame rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 256,847 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 256,838 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 245,570 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle inop

Rear tyres worn inner edges

noise on engine !

Fail 16 Aug 2019 245,569 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear seat belt buckle inop

Rear tyres worn inner edges

noise on engine !

Pass 22 Aug 2018 238,257 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2017 225,485 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 213,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 321,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 168,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 168,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 157,966 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 137,514 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 116,529 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 94,928 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 73,219 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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YE06 TXM is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YE06 TXM, 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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YE06 TXM is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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