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YL06 BVG

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

225,832 mi
Last recorded225,832 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 BVG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 May 2023 225,832 miles

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

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 220,496 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mil light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2021 220,496 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

mil light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2019 214,590 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 214,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle os lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 192,155 miles

mil light on

Fail 23 Jan 2018 192,148 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

mil light on

Pass 11 Jan 2017 181,280 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 181,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 172,865 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2016 172,865 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2015 162,126 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 149,310 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 133,872 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 133,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 118,607 miles

engine light on

Fail 4 Jan 2011 103,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 103,266 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,976 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 77,898 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 77,898 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YL06 BVG is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YL06 BVG, 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 YL06 BVG registered?

YL06 BVG is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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