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AF55 DVR

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

179,589 mi
Last recorded179,589 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 DVR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 179,589 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 179,589 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 174,705 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 168,284 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 158,692 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 149,325 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 149,322 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 147,657 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 147,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output TARNISHED (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output TARNISHED (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 143,679 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 143,657 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 139,073 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 135,068 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 131,143 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 126,593 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 126,588 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 122,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 122,330 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 117,777 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 108,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 97,465 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,686 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,133 miles

Front undertray damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wipers smear slightly.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,054 miles

Engine undertray smashed

Loose mud on complete underside of vehicle

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 47,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Engine undertray smashed

Loose mud on complete underside of vehicle

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

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

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

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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AF55 DVR is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AF55 DVR, 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 AF55 DVR registered?

AF55 DVR is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is AF55 DVR safe to buy?

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