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YS06 LBA

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,157 mi
Last recorded168,157 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 LBA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 168,157 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 168,059 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 161,339 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2024 152,865 miles

Both front outer driveshaft boots have a effective repear

Under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 27 Jan 2024 152,865 miles

Both front outer driveshaft boots have a effective repear

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2023 140,392 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 135,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 126,338 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 120,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 114,242 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 106,199 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,197 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 72,250 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,220 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,309 miles

Both rear tyre valve steems perishing

Both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,602 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,143 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,966 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,424 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 32,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,560 miles

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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YS06 LBA is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS06 LBA, 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 YS06 LBA registered?

YS06 LBA is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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