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2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,480 mi
Last recorded136,480 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 BUW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 136,480 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borderline advise attention. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pads worn low and discs corroded, advise attention.

Fail 22 Sep 2025 136,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 126,983 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 126,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 117,481 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 110,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 104,539 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 99,010 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 99,010 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 92,339 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 92,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 83,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 83,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 75,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 65,935 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,347 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,990 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,661 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,529 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 32,539 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 32,539 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 29,813 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,488 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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20 BUW is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 20 BUW, 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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20 BUW is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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