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AK05 DXM

2005 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

161,726 mi
Last recorded161,726 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DXM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 161,726 miles

Offside Front Brake backplate rattly.

Fail 16 Mar 2024 161,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake backplate rattly.

Pass 16 Mar 2023 155,342 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 155,321 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill Panel Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 153,155 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 149,660 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 149,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 146,988 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 142,012 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 132,718 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 123,154 miles

Front bumper insure underneath

Offside Rear shock absorber has light misting of oil

Oil leak ()

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2017 123,154 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insure underneath

Offside Rear shock absorber has light misting of oil

Oil leak ()

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 115,392 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear shock absorbers slight misting of olil

child seat fitted O/S/R and N/S/R

exhaust clamp broken but not leaking exhaust gasses

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 107,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear light cluster lens is cracked.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 107,181 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear light cluster lens is cracked.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 98,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front headlights starting to deteriate

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2013 89,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 89,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 80,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,427 miles

Headlamp and Rad cover trim missing

Fail 28 Feb 2009 51,282 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp and Rad cover trim missing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,732 miles

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)

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 DXM is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AK05 DXM, 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 DXM is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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