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AD06 XCE

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

201,721 mi
Last recorded201,721 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 XCE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 201,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 198,290 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 198,288 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 191,897 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 187,277 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 187,272 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 183,680 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 183,676 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 179,427 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 179,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 171,349 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 162,285 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 162,285 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 153,267 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 145,486 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 136,673 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 130,693 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 130,693 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 124,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 124,011 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 116,303 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 116,303 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 106,466 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 106,466 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 90,807 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 73,139 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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AD06 XCE is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AD06 XCE, 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 AD06 XCE registered?

AD06 XCE is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 29 July 2006.

Is AD06 XCE safe to buy?

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