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A6 ETX

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

181,253 mi
Last recorded181,253 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 ETX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 181,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2026 181,173 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2025 174,390 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to legal requirements inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner sills and chassis tunnels have surface corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear springs unable to be fully inspected due to undertrays/suspension setup

manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection to brake/fuel pipes front to back and some prescribed areas

Pass 8 Feb 2024 160,002 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2024 160,002 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2023 154,354 miles

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

plastic covers obscuring some under body components

Fail 8 Feb 2023 154,353 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

plastic covers obscuring some under body components

Pass 14 Feb 2022 143,987 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 132,685 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 16 Feb 2021 132,650 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 7 Feb 2020 128,188 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 117,248 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 110,668 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip on inner (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has cut on inner sidewall but not to cords

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip on inner (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 110,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip on inner (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has cut on inner sidewall but not to cords

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip on inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 106,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rubber bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rubber bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 101,577 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 93,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Dec 2013 83,086 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 83,086 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 73,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,513 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 29 Dec 2010 57,987 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 48,734 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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A6 ETX is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver 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 A6 ETX, 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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A6 ETX is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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