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AK05 CYE

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,650 mi
Last recorded195,650 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CYE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 195,650 miles

EML light on

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 195,650 miles

EML light on

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 185,167 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 176,438 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 11 Jun 2024 176,438 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 Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount loose bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

eml light on

Pass 12 Jun 2023 168,649 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 168,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 164,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 164,758 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 159,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 154,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. caliper lever stuck (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 154,294 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear discs scored, pads metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. caliper lever stuck (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 149,457 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 137,836 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 136,562 miles

Nearside and offside Head lamp Glass deteriorated some loss of beam pattern Advise polish glass or replace lamps

Pass 3 Feb 2017 132,447 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 129,111 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 121,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 114,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 104,863 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 97,308 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 88,492 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,091 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,362 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 59,050 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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AK05 CYE is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK05 CYE, 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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AK05 CYE is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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