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YY55 SXM

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,384 mi
Last recorded163,384 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 163,384 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s n/s (2.5.B.2b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

service and parking brake efficiency only just met, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Dec 2015 155,690 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2014 147,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2014 147,952 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 136,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 136,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 121,697 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 121,697 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 102,995 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 102,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,106 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 86,106 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,318 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 70,318 miles

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

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 SXM is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SXM, 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 YY55 SXM registered?

YY55 SXM is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 2 January 2006.

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