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AK05 RVE

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,539 mi
Last recorded170,539 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 170,539 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing signs of perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing signs of perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 170,537 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing signs of perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing signs of perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing signs of perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 165,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 160,659 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Dec 2019 160,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 155,904 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 155,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

offside rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 27 Nov 2017 150,914 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 150,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2016 144,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 144,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 139,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted visual inspection only

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat fitted visual inspection only

engine covers obscuring some components

under trays obscuring some components

Fail 7 Dec 2015 139,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted visual inspection only

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat fitted visual inspection only

engine covers obscuring some components

under trays obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 136,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Off side front tyre wall slight damage

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 130,444 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 113,785 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 96,335 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 78,519 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 78,508 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 73,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

SUSPECT FAULT WITH ALTERNATOR PULLEY (EXCESS NOISE FROM POLY VEE BELT AERA)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,260 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged!

Fail 18 Jan 2010 59,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged!

Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,752 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,505 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 RVE is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RVE, 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 RVE is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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