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YY55 VPE

2006 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,332 mi
Last recorded181,332 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 VPE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 181,332 miles

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported At ferrule (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 181,070 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wiper park (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not clearing screen fully (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt not tested

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported At ferrule (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 176,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported At ferrule (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 171,614 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 171,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 168,455 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe to ferrule retainer slightly loose

Fail 22 Jan 2018 168,413 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe to ferrule retainer slightly loose

Pass 20 Jan 2017 163,150 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe to ferrule retainer slightly loose

Pass 22 Jan 2016 152,396 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 148,501 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 148,501 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 142,621 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 130,316 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 130,316 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 118,364 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 106,512 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 94,779 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 84,176 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,908 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 71,908 miles

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

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

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

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 VPE is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VPE, 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 VPE is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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