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AV05 LGY

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

208,452 mi
Last recorded208,452 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 208,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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Pass 11 Feb 2022 201,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone brush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone brush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front disc pitted and rear disc pitted front and pads low .and rear pads low under tray fitted to the car . covers on sills both can not be viwed.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 183,965 miles

Central hi level stop lamp in op

Pass 22 Feb 2018 174,936 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2018 174,936 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 161,687 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jan 2017 161,466 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front flexible brake hose perished

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jan 2016 157,580 miles

Rear Brake discs pitted to excess

Fail 8 Jan 2016 157,580 miles

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

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

Rear Brake discs pitted to excess

Fail 10 Jan 2015 154,122 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 154,122 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 148,202 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 144,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 127,048 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 107,707 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 107,707 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 83,496 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 83,496 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 67,615 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 LGY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LGY, 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 LGY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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