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YS55 VDD

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,121 mi
Last recorded189,121 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 VDD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 189,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 279,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 159,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear brakes making loud noise when tested in roller brake tester.

Fail 20 Oct 2020 159,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust heat shield loose and rattling at rear.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear brakes making loud noise when tested in roller brake tester.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 147,093 miles

N/S/R slightly out of shape on inner edge

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 147,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/R slightly out of shape on inner edge

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 125,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 97,633 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2014 84,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,700 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 68,234 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,828 miles

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

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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YS55 VDD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YS55 VDD, 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 YS55 VDD registered?

YS55 VDD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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