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YY06 XLC

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

189,787 mi
Last recorded189,787 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 XLC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 189,787 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 178,321 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm pin bushes both side worn but not playing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 164,821 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 161,082 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 161,082 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Feb 2019 158,208 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 158,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 154,766 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 154,476 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2017 140,793 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 128,479 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 115,617 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 103,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 103,367 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,374 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 77,416 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 61,788 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,795 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,699 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 XLC is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

YY06 XLC is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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