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AF05 VFR

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,833 mi
Last recorded168,833 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VFR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 168,833 miles

Aux belt tensioner damper leaking

Brake pipes corroded under coating

Corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear brake pads well worn

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 7 Mar 2016 168,833 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front and rear brake pads well worn

high level brake lamp not working

Aux belt tensioner damper leaking

Brake pipes corroded under coating

Corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 158,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 158,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 145,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Many small chips to windscreen

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring lower rubbers split

Signs of overheating to rear brake discs and pads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

shockabsorbers a little weak in opperation

Fail 4 Mar 2014 145,239 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Many small chips to windscreen

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring lower rubbers split

Signs of overheating to rear brake discs and pads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

shockabsorbers a little weak in opperation

Pass 5 Feb 2013 131,139 miles

A/C compressor missing drive plate

Aux drive belt tensioner damper leaking

Cambelt due for replacement?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front under trays broken/partially adrift

Gear oil change due?

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear oil leak from nearside drive flange seal

Pass 5 Mar 2012 117,079 miles

Oil level low

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside rear inner brake pad worn

slight misting of oil offside front shockabsorber

trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

under tray engine/gearbox broken

Fail 5 Mar 2012 117,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil level low

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside rear inner brake pad worn

slight misting of oil offside front shockabsorber

trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

under tray engine/gearbox broken

Pass 8 Feb 2011 101,803 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 101,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 87,816 miles

Offside door mirror cracked at end

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2009 71,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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AF05 VFR is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF05 VFR, 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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AF05 VFR is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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