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YP55 CMU

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,735 mi
Last recorded164,735 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 CMU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2024 164,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 155,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 155,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 149,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 143,588 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 143,588 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 135,428 miles

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper upper arm bushes perished

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked and has water ingress

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper arm bushes perished

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 135,426 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper upper arm bushes perished

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked and has water ingress

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper arm bushes perished

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 127,173 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Jul 2018 127,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 120,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both top arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both top arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 115,419 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper Arm Bushes - All (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 115,419 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper Arm Bushes - All (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 109,889 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear light units cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2014 105,548 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 105,548 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 97,925 miles

winter tyre fitted to nsf blistering due to excessive heat

Fail 24 Jul 2013 97,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

winter tyre fitted to nsf blistering due to excessive heat

Pass 18 Jul 2012 86,445 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 81,197 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 77,132 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 65,622 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 49,172 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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YP55 CMU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YP55 CMU, 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 YP55 CMU registered?

YP55 CMU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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