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2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,215 mi
Last recorded88,215 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration980 MT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 88,215 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 85,328 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 81,797 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 78,504 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 78,504 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 74,928 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 74,928 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 71,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 68,343 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,159 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front, offside front and rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted to underside of car obstructing inspection of testable items

Pass 25 Sep 2017 59,831 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Sep 2016 55,077 miles

Covers fitted to top and bottom of engine and under body obscuring inspection of testable items

Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing Both sides both arms (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 49,252 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of certain testable items

Fail 9 Sep 2015 49,252 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of certain testable items

Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,581 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 38,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,369 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,106 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic civers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting view (refrence only)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,316 miles

plastic splash trays covering various prescribed areas

Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,569 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)

plastic covers fitted to underside

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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980 MT is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 980 MT, 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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980 MT is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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