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409 DEL

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,729 mi
Last recorded165,729 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration409 DEL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 165,729 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot heavy perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum ( topped up) (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both front anti roll bar links perishing/deteriorating

chipped screen

n/s/f tyre's wear to edges and sidewall slight damaged

various oil leaks

Fail 29 Jan 2026 165,729 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot heavy perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum ( topped up) (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both front anti roll bar links perishing/deteriorating

chipped screen

n/s/f tyre's wear to edges and sidewall slight damaged

various oil leaks

Pass 3 Jan 2025 163,762 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

both front shocks misting oil

chipped screen

n/s/f outer cv boot perishing

n/s/f tyre' souter sidewall slight damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2025 163,762 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

both front shocks misting oil

chipped screen

n/s/f outer cv boot perishing

n/s/f tyre' souter sidewall slight damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2024 162,335 miles

both front shocks light misting of oil

Pass 3 Jan 2023 158,526 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 154,720 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge worn and obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 151,926 miles

o/s/f shock light misting of oil

small chip in screen

Pass 25 Jul 2019 146,885 miles

small chip in screen

Pass 17 Jul 2018 141,831 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre's nailed ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 136,436 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 131,879 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 125,510 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 117,614 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 106,140 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 98,862 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 85,362 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 85,362 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,958 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 67,731 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 50,730 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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409 DEL is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 409 DEL, 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 409 DEL registered?

409 DEL is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is 409 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 409 DEL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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