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AO05 ZRZ

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,166 mi
Last recorded247,166 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 247,166 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 145,107 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 139,140 miles

Coolant leak Coolant tank ()

Front Head light adjuster broken

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both bushes (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Oil leak Engine and gear box ()

Radiator fan wiring loose

Fail 2 Nov 2017 139,140 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak Coolant tank ()

Front Head light adjuster broken

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both bushes (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Oil leak Engine and gear box ()

Radiator fan wiring loose

Pass 7 Oct 2016 132,511 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front lower rear arms inner bushes weak (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear cracking and deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output bulb gone black reducing light output (1.1.A.3d)

engine and gearbox slight leak

engine under-shield insecure

unable to check rear seat belts, seats folded down

Fail 3 Oct 2016 132,511 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below legal limit, also nail in tyre and a cut showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front lower rear arms inner bushes weak (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear cracking and deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output bulb gone black reducing light output (1.1.A.3d)

engine and gearbox slight leak

engine under-shield insecure

unable to check rear seat belts, seats folded down

Fail 27 Sep 2016 132,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling on lower arm due to suspension being low? (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling on lower arm due to suspension being low? (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front lowers arms slightly damaged/chafed due to suspension being very low?

rear flexibles getting perished.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 122,505 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 122,504 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 112,123 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 103,714 miles

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

all tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Jan 2013 89,804 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 77,994 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 67,793 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 56,102 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 56,018 miles

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

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

Advise front and rear brake check - pad light on and suspect discs below manufacturers wear limit.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,005 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 38,005 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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AO05 ZRZ is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO05 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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