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AP05 OOE

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

170,586 mi
Last recorded170,586 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 OOE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 170,586 miles

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

has been welded in various places

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Fail 24 Nov 2023 170,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 18 Nov 2022 155,801 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 148,328 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 136,012 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2020 136,012 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2019 133,177 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 130,976 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 130,976 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 128,549 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 128,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 126,436 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 122,273 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 108,795 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn to bald on very inner edges

o/s/r bumpstop deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2015 108,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

front tyres worn to bald on very inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,339 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Both rear bump stops perishing

Fail 1 Jul 2014 95,339 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 resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Both rear bump stops perishing

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,499 miles

Both rear bump stops slightly perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 85,499 miles

Both rear bump stops slightly perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,777 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 64,406 miles

Both rear bumpstops perrished

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs worn

o/s/r brake disc pitted slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,572 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 41,535 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,242 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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AP05 OOE is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AP05 OOE, 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 AP05 OOE registered?

AP05 OOE is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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