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AE55 ZVG

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,360 mi
Last recorded238,360 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ZVG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 238,360 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 232,899 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 232,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 226,825 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 226,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 217,231 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 212,067 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 208,116 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 194,328 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 194,328 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 189,352 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 189,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 173,249 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 155,646 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 155,646 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2014 136,639 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 119,552 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 104,468 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 89,896 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 89,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 78,881 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 69,559 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 58,409 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 57,903 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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AE55 ZVG is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel 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 AE55 ZVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE55 ZVG registered?

AE55 ZVG is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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