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YY55 PBF

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,556 mi
Last recorded145,556 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 PBF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 145,556 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass on both lamps affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 145,556 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Receiver was full of mud, now working but could do with some TLC (7.1.2 (c))

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wd40'd Glass on both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass on both lamps affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 145,551 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Wont lock clasp in place (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 133,340 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 133,340 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Receiver Jammed/faulty (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Glass affecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Glass affecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover & under trays fitted

N/S/F Tyre perished/splitting

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum Power steering noisy on full locks (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,132 miles

Bulb warning light on (All bulbs appear to be working)

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Oil leak from gearbox

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 127,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Glass affecting beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Glass affecting beam image (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty? (8.2.3)

Bulb warning light on (All bulbs appear to be working)

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Oil leak from gearbox

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

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

Wipers NOT tested (no washers)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 120,480 miles

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL 4 upper front suspension arms, Rubber bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged in several places

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glass (Starting too affect beam image) (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glass (Starting too affect beam image) (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 120,480 miles

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL 4 upper front suspension arms, Rubber bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged in several places

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glass (Starting too affect beam image) (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glass (Starting too affect beam image) (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 114,336 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 108,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 108,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 101,558 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,818 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 87,561 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 81,086 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 71,381 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 55,951 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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YY55 PBF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY55 PBF, 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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YY55 PBF is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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