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YX06 ZYD

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

202,142 mi
Last recorded202,142 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 ZYD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2025 202,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 192,467 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 192,464 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached foreward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2023 187,659 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 187,656 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 180,958 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 180,958 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 175,205 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 175,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split and smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 159,346 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 152,540 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 ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 145,458 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 137,655 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 137,655 miles

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

Cut to osr tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 125,614 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 116,979 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 107,602 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 107,602 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 95,698 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,124 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,923 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,741 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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YX06 ZYD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YX06 ZYD, 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 YX06 ZYD registered?

YX06 ZYD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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