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YF06 XUP

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,379 mi
Last recorded145,379 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 XUP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 145,379 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear half of chassis suspension related component corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2024 142,046 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 142,046 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 137,272 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 133,446 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Exhaust mounting defective Centre Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre on 3.5mm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 131,001 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted and engine cover obscuring view

Pass 17 Jan 2020 127,184 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear Tyre on 3.5mm

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2020 127,184 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear Tyre on 3.5mm

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 123,007 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2018 119,114 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded & worn

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Jan 2018 119,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

All brake discs slightly corroded & worn

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2017 114,471 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Jan 2017 114,471 miles

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

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jan 2016 109,749 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 105,117 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 100,014 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 81,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,202 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 69,653 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,031 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,475 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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YF06 XUP is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YF06 XUP, 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 XUP registered?

YF06 XUP is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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