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AJ55 NHY

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

226,713 mi
Last recorded226,713 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 NHY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 226,713 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 345,669 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 209,799 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 201,250 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 201,250 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 195,529 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flexi brake hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edge and cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 195,528 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flexi brake hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edge and cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 180,018 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 174,383 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 174,282 miles

Shock absorbers likely to become detached nearside rear top shock absorber mounting split (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front tyre worn through to inner reinforcing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 167,011 miles

Front discs lipped and corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cooler damp on offside

Fail 31 Jul 2018 167,011 miles

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

Front discs lipped and corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cooler damp on offside

Pass 31 Jul 2017 161,189 miles

slight brake bind/tightness in both rear brakes, advise further checking

Pass 1 Aug 2016 156,948 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge, advise replacement now

offside front headlamp lens glazed

Pass 29 Jul 2015 153,239 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth slightly low, app 3mm and wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2014 139,670 miles

back exhaust box heat shield loose

engine light on

Fail 5 Aug 2014 139,670 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

back exhaust box heat shield loose

engine light on

Pass 31 Jul 2013 124,431 miles

n/s/r tyre heavily worn to limit on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2013 124,431 miles

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

n/s/r tyre heavily worn to limit on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2012 110,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 110,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 101,096 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,950 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,897 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 53,570 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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AJ55 NHY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc 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 AJ55 NHY, 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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AJ55 NHY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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