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AD06 YMU

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,262 mi
Last recorded176,262 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 YMU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 176,262 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 175,716 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 160,789 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 146,954 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 146,954 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 135,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm Wearing on Inner and Outer Shoulders Perishing on Inner Wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and Wearing on Inner & Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 135,241 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working High Level Brake Light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm Wearing on Inner and Outer Shoulders Perishing on Inner Wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and Wearing on Inner & Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 125,775 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Front & Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn heavily on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 118,122 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 112,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre nailed.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 107,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 98,759 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 98,759 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 92,240 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 87,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

both rear tyres unevenly worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,762 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,371 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 YMU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

AD06 YMU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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