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AE54 ZYW

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

193,845 mi
Last recorded193,845 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ZYW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 193,845 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 193,845 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 186,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2022 186,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2021 178,217 miles

Central both central exhaust sleeves corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 172,085 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 160,561 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 153,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen cracked on nearside but not in swept area

Pass 5 Apr 2017 148,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 139,263 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 131,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windsreen cracked but not in swept area

Pass 2 Apr 2014 124,410 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 115,818 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 108,272 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 98,440 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn/scored on inside face.

rear tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 85,277 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 62,963 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside tread.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,220 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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AE54 ZYW is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZYW, 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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AE54 ZYW is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 12 February 2005.

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