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YF06 VTN

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,767 mi
Last recorded179,767 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 VTN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2021 179,767 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2021 179,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 172,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 165,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2017 165,938 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 154,520 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 154,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED. (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 141,611 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 141,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 129,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 129,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 120,178 miles

front tyres very low and perished

Pass 6 Jun 2012 106,076 miles

slight chip in the offside front windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2011 94,358 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 76,880 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 76,880 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 60,110 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 60,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YF06 VTN is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YF06 VTN, 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 YF06 VTN registered?

YF06 VTN is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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