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AO55 LNK

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,585 mi
Last recorded141,585 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LNK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 141,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to abs pump? (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front secondary locking bolt missing / broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 135,105 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

auto levelling lamp on

front control arms inner bushes

Fail 30 Oct 2020 135,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front control arms inner bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2019 125,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 117,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 111,556 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 104,506 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 91,089 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 81,391 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,072 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,881 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 60,120 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front tyres near limit on outer edges.

Offside rear tyre near limit near limit on outer edge.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,776 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 49,776 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,586 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 38,356 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,631 miles

Rear tyre treads 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

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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AO55 LNK 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 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO55 LNK, 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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AO55 LNK is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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