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AP54 UHD

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,766 mi
Last recorded181,766 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 UHD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 181,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 164,896 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 156,891 miles

both front tyres low on tread

free play in steering rack

headlamp lenses fading

oil leaks

Fail 3 Mar 2017 156,891 miles

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

both front tyres low on tread

free play in steering rack

headlamp lenses fading

oil leaks

Pass 4 Mar 2016 139,373 miles

Front brakes are uneven

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

Nearside steering arm play in ball joint

Offside Rear seat back lock poor

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look on min limit edge close to discs , not see inner pads well (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 121,509 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside and nearside rear tyre treads deformed

tested in wet conditions

Fail 13 Feb 2015 121,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside and nearside rear tyre treads deformed

tested in wet conditions

Pass 28 Feb 2014 111,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front upper arms perished

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 111,023 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front upper arms perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 94,417 miles

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

all tyres on 4mm

drivers door mirror taped up

rear seats down (rear seat belts not tested)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 83,731 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,727 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 70,727 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 60,399 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,514 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,588 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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AP54 UHD is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP54 UHD, 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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AP54 UHD is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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