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AV05 GKY

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,943 mi
Last recorded154,943 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 GKY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 154,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 152,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 147,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 139,588 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 131,211 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 127,700 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 116,794 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 116,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 110,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges with tread slightly lifting

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2014 110,032 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges with tread slightly lifting

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

near side rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2013 102,250 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 102,250 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

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)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge, cords not exposed.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 93,825 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 93,816 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,538 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 77,629 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 77,629 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,315 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 43,995 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,844 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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AV05 GKY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AV05 GKY, 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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AV05 GKY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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