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AF55 UML

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,379 mi
Last recorded113,379 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UML
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 113,379 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 111,343 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 111,343 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamps are hazed causing no pattern to be projected on headlight beam tester (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 108,019 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 108,017 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 102,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes starting to corrode under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 94,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various metal brake pipes have light corrosion under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,718 miles

Front both front tyres worn thin on edges

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

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

Rear both rear tyres worn thin on edges

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,058 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 73,319 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 73,316 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 65,450 miles

All 4 tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,475 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 57,475 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,443 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 48,438 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,875 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,642 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UML is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UML, 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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AF55 UML is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is AF55 UML safe to buy?

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