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A6 VHE

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

173,981 mi
Last recorded173,981 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VHE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 173,981 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 170,203 miles

power steering noisy in operation (squeaking)

Pass 21 Jun 2023 166,001 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 160,977 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 160,977 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 149,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 140,877 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 130,674 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 119,845 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 108,749 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 93,894 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,683 miles

Front upper suspension arm bushes are starting to split/wear

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 65,310 miles

Dash displays brake wear warning

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

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)

One of offside rear lamp bulbs dim

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,730 miles

Wipers smeary

Pass 28 Apr 2012 43,027 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 21,388 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,388 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,449 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 18,373 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body damage all down nearside

nearside front brake disc corroding on inner braking surface

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 VHE is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A6 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

A6 VHE is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is A6 VHE safe to buy?

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