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A6 BBF

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

218,346 mi
Last recorded218,346 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 BBF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2024 218,346 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2024 218,346 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 215,719 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 203,875 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 184,245 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 170,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 164,145 miles

Headlights have slight misting on lens

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 154,326 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 154,326 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 142,000 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 142,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 128,778 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 115,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2014 107,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 106,722 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 101,834 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 93,920 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 92,191 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 89,861 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 84,518 miles

Front brake pads 70% worn & discs are badly lipped

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake pads are 80% worn & discs are badly lipped

Pass 15 Dec 2009 84,518 miles

Front brake pads 70% worn & discs are badly lipped

rear brake pads are 80% worn & discs are badly lipped

Pass 29 Dec 2008 77,115 miles

Nearside Front 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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A6 BBF is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,969cc 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 A6 BBF, 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 A6 BBF registered?

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

Is A6 BBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 BBF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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