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YY06 XBU

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

171,503 mi
Last recorded171,503 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 XBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 171,503 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 166,265 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 154,421 miles

Both front tyres low tread and worn on inner/outer edges.

Offside track rod end slight play.

Pass 23 Nov 2022 145,778 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 135,414 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links perished.

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Both nearside and offside front top arm inner bushes poor condition.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 126,605 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 115,324 miles

Offside front flexi brake pipe ends heavily corroded.

Offside front tyre low tread and badly worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 103,890 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 94,478 miles

Rear chassis area corroded but not holed.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 83,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes greased.

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect engine bay.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 77,568 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 76,563 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,057 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 37,683 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 29,746 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 21,338 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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YY06 XBU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YY06 XBU, 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 YY06 XBU registered?

YY06 XBU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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