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AE54 XRZ

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

267,197 mi
Last recorded267,197 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 267,197 miles

Nearside Front Trailing 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 252,575 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on extreme edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 252,481 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both rear tyres wearing low on extreme edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 245,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front brake flexi hoses dteriorated

both front shock absorbers damp

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear shock absorbers damp

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

engine management light illuminated

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2014 245,878 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front brake flexi hoses dteriorated

both front shock absorbers damp

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear shock absorbers damp

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

brake pad warning light illuminated

engine management light illuminated

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2013 241,128 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 214,390 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 214,390 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 175,025 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 175,025 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 139,175 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 102,703 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 75,236 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 75,236 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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AE54 XRZ is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AE54 XRZ, 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 AE54 XRZ registered?

AE54 XRZ is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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