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A6 WGX

2006 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,291 mi
Last recorded124,291 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 WGX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 124,291 miles

All rear suspension components corroded, bushes deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Off side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays/covers fitted

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 124,291 miles

All rear suspension components corroded, bushes deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Near side front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Off side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Off side front (5.2.3 (b))

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays/covers fitted

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 123,039 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 123,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 110,199 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2018 110,199 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2017 96,897 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 94,849 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,874 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,972 miles

Cuts in tread offside rear tyre and tyre low on tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 63,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Cuts in tread offside rear tyre and tyre low on tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 51,569 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,124 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 38,600 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,329 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 WGX is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGX, 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 WGX registered?

A6 WGX is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is A6 WGX safe to buy?

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