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AO55 LNM

2005 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,188 mi
Last recorded146,188 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LNM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 146,188 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

Nearside Lower mirror cover damage

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 146,186 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant level low

EPC light on

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

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

Nearside Lower mirror cover damage

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 138,976 miles

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

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

near side exhaust flexi pipe slight blow

Fail 7 Oct 2024 138,973 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

near side exhaust flexi pipe slight blow

Pass 18 Oct 2023 135,494 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four top arms,inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 135,492 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested to dull (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four top arms,inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Tyre obviously under inflated both fronts (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 130,535 miles

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

dulling of both headlamp glasses

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 125,534 miles

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

dulling of both headlamp glasses

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2021 125,532 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

dulling of both headlamp glasses

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 121,318 miles

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

both headlamp glasses dull

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2019 114,396 miles

Offside Front damaged

nearside and offside headlamp glasses dull

Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,092 miles

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

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

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 102,682 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 98,125 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in bottom of windscreen nearside.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,182 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen offside bottom,outside of swept area.

rear tyres cracking.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 75,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 43,665 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LNM is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LNM, 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 LNM is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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