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AP55 AHY

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,970 mi
Last recorded127,970 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 AHY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 127,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 202,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 202,247 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low HEAD LAMP WILL NOT AJUST (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm LESS THEN 3/4 CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 121,739 miles

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

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

engine and underbody covers fitted, obscuring testable items

Pass 9 Dec 2016 114,205 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 114,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 107,922 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2015 107,899 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to legal limit on inside edge 2.5mm

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

Offside Front tyre tread wearing to 2.5mm on inside edge

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 99,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2014 99,892 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,767 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 88,767 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 79,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 65,482 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 65,480 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 51,243 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,300 miles

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

Tear in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2009 38,299 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Tear in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,001 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 33,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside 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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AP55 AHY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AP55 AHY, 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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AP55 AHY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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