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YK06 NLU

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

216,204 mi
Last recorded216,204 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 NLU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 216,204 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside misted, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas nearside and offside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On calliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 192,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 188,691 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 188,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jan 2023 184,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 178,128 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 171,755 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 160,710 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 148,438 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 148,438 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 133,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wear

Pass 2 Mar 2017 118,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 112,359 miles

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

damage to n/s outer sill

item removed from mirror prior to test

Pass 24 Feb 2015 100,787 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2014 90,506 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Feb 2013 84,118 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,132 miles

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

o/s/r wheel binding very slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2011 64,341 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 64,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,122 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,579 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 41,579 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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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YK06 NLU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK06 NLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK06 NLU registered?

YK06 NLU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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