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AU05 VNB

2005 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

136,654 mi
Last recorded136,654 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VNB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 136,654 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 136,654 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 134,754 miles

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

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

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

Stone chip on windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2021 132,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 128,850 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Nearside rear brake pads getting low advise replacement

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 121,664 miles

Nearside rear brake pads getting low

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 114,242 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 106,191 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 97,327 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 88,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 70,581 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,635 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,312 miles

front c link bushes starting to split.

offside rear wheel bearing getting noisey.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,367 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,823 miles

rear pads approx 80% worn.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,920 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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AU05 VNB is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 AU05 VNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 VNB registered?

AU05 VNB is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is AU05 VNB safe to buy?

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