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YL06 GMO

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,506 mi
Last recorded132,506 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 GMO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 132,506 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 132,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 129,091 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 125,982 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 118,127 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 111,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 103,491 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 103,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended CENTER (7.1.2 (d))

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 99,176 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 99,176 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 91,487 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 91,472 miles

Brake performance not tested OSF TYRE HAS A HOLE IN THE SIDE WALL AND IS FLAT (1.2.1 (g))

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

INJECTOR CHUFFING

Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,162 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 86,162 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 82,497 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 78,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,190 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,751 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

both rear tyres are worn on the outer edge

front brake discs are lipped

both rear tyres have multiple cuts to cords

Fail 13 Aug 2013 68,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,529 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,967 miles

both front brake discs lipped

both front drop link bushes perishing

both front top suspesnion link bushes perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,154 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 40,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,252 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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YL06 GMO is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 GMO, 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 YL06 GMO registered?

YL06 GMO is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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