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AX55 EXP

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,252 mi
Last recorded165,252 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 EXP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 165,252 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 155,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 145,941 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 145,941 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH HEADLIGHTS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 135,137 miles

front top wishbone bushes starting to split

sat holder remover for retest and re fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2021 135,137 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

front top wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 24 Sep 2020 128,432 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 128,276 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 118,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2019 118,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2018 108,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished/ worn on rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Nearside headlamp image reduced / lens faded

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 17 Oct 2018 108,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished/ worn on rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Nearside headlamp image reduced / lens faded

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2017 95,218 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 92,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 87,590 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 87,590 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 80,582 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 73,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

Fail 11 Feb 2014 73,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,534 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,368 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,552 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 35,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AX55 EXP is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AX55 EXP, 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 AX55 EXP registered?

AX55 EXP is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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