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AK55 GDU

2005 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,446 mi
Last recorded162,446 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 GDU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 162,446 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 162,446 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 236,160 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 236,160 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 131,283 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 131,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 124,857 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 115,319 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 106,614 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 106,585 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 101,593 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

slight corrosion on brake discs

Fail 21 Jan 2014 101,558 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 96,257 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 96,257 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 77,629 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,621 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,411 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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AK55 GDU is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK55 GDU, 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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What year was AK55 GDU registered?

AK55 GDU is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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