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A81 DDY

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

168,064 mi
Last recorded168,064 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA81 DDY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 168,064 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 158,041 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 157,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 147,956 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 138,728 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 131,151 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 131,047 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 125,158 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 120,600 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 111,458 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 99,941 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 91,117 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,707 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 76,753 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,832 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2012 61,024 miles

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

both front rollbar c links rubbers perished

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,678 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,423 miles

windscreen lightly chipped

Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,652 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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A81 DDY is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A81 DDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A81 DDY registered?

A81 DDY is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is A81 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A81 DDY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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