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YH06 YGJ

2006 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

196,864 mi
Last recorded196,864 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 YGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 196,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 196,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 193,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 193,827 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 188,919 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 184,039 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 184,039 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 169,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 160,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge, at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 160,864 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge, at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 154,583 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 154,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Underbody trim loose

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 142,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 130,448 miles

Both Front Tyres worn on inner shoulders

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 117,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 117,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner, ok at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wearing, ok at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 105,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 94,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 83,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 83,373 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 72,606 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 67,108 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 56,702 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,191 miles

can not open near side rear door

Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,006 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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YH06 YGJ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,698cc 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 YH06 YGJ, 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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YH06 YGJ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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