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YY55 VPR

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

255,466 mi
Last recorded255,466 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 VPR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 255,466 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 255,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 244,128 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 233,814 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 233,811 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 221,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 221,940 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 205,529 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 190,321 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 184,084 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 170,840 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 158,380 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 143,581 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 134,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 122,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 113,400 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 102,329 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Nov 2011 85,682 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,610 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,530 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,588 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 VPR is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YY55 VPR, 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 VPR is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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