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AO05 ZRL

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,177 mi
Last recorded156,177 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZRL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 156,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn edges

Pass 29 Jan 2019 150,656 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres getting low on edges of tread

front suspension top (rear arm's) bushes split/cracked

offside rear tyre on 2mm and heavily cracked

rear inner brake pad approx. 70-80% worn

rear suspension arms rubber bushes split/cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2017 144,184 miles

front subframe (rear bushes) outer alloy housing corroded poor condition

nearside front top suspension arms rubber bushes split

offside front top suspension arm (rear arm only) bush split

offside rear inner brake pad approx 70% worn

rear floor and suspension corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2017 144,184 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front subframe (rear bushes) outer alloy housing corroded poor condition

nearside front top suspension arms rubber bushes split

offside front top suspension arm (rear arm only) bush split

offside rear inner brake pad approx 70% worn

oil leaks

rear floor and suspension corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 140,234 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 140,217 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 131,813 miles

o/s/f top front arm slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2014 121,267 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 116,716 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 116,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 107,236 miles

nearside rear bump stop deteriated

offside rear bump stop deteriated

Fail 17 May 2012 99,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 99,157 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 89,105 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 75,044 miles

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

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

undershields fitted preventing full inspection of applicable components

Fail 21 May 2010 75,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

undershields fitted preventing full inspection of applicable components

Pass 21 May 2009 62,081 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2009 62,081 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,440 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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AO05 ZRL is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AO05 ZRL, 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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AO05 ZRL is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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