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YS06 OCO

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

208,996 mi
Last recorded208,996 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 OCO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 208,996 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning O/S , N/S (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 208,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning O/S , N/S (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 203,320 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 203,320 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S ,N/S (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Road wheel fixing missing O/S , N/S (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing O/S , N/S (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 199,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 199,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S , N/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 193,932 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 193,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 188,283 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s,o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2022 188,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s,o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 183,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s,o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 183,685 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s,o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s,o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 174,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 174,911 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour n/s,o/s (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 162,403 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 151,609 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2018 151,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 144,405 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Jan 2016 133,245 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 123,208 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 123,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 106,321 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 86,831 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,317 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 66,791 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 51,760 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 50,491 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 34,791 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,704 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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YS06 OCO is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YS06 OCO, 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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YS06 OCO is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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