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AD55 AVZ

2005 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,577 mi
Last recorded138,577 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 AVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 138,577 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 136,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost and rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost and rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 136,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost and rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost and rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 132,741 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 132,730 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box massively corroded and blown at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure both welded mounts to centre box rotted away (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine massive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn stabiliser arm see chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn stabiliser arm see chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 127,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 120,134 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 112,679 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2021 112,679 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2020 108,452 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2020 108,272 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 100,430 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2019 100,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 93,404 miles

oil leaks

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,213 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 85,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 75,523 miles

center exhaust system corroded

undertreys fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 64,355 miles

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

Offside Headlamp Washer not working

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 58,526 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 53,662 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,969 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,557 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

fRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND SCORED.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 29,771 miles

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 19,566 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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AD55 AVZ is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 109,797 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 AD55 AVZ, 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 21 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD55 AVZ registered?

AD55 AVZ is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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