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AJ55 VJA

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

234,420 mi
Last recorded234,420 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 234,420 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 234,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 217,800 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 199,729 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 195,551 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 192,061 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner friction face (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 188,252 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer and inner edge

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 88,252 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer and inner edge

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 176,619 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 165,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 5 Nov 2014 165,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Oct 2013 155,241 miles

engine management lamp illuminated at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2012 143,522 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 131,000 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 109,606 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 86,132 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 61,128 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 VJA is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJA, 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 VJA is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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