CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV05 LHU

2005 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 3123cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,773 mi
Last recorded138,773 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LHU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 138,773 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 136,546 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 134,226 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 132,080 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 130,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heat shield insecure between fuel tank and exhaust

Fail 19 Mar 2022 130,587 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heat shield insecure between fuel tank and exhaust

Pass 22 Mar 2021 127,941 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 126,043 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 125,925 miles

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Rear suspension bushes slightly dateriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2018 25,992 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 125,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 119,761 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracked

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 119,761 miles

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

both rear tyres perished/cracked

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 113,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 3 May 2014 25,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel filler cap seal cracking but not leaking.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 98,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 98,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 89,548 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 76,328 miles

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of front to rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipes etc

Pass 8 May 2010 62,641 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 48,479 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,975 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
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV05 LHU is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV05 LHU, 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

How do I check the history of AV05 LHU?

You can check the full history of AV05 LHU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV05 LHU registered?

AV05 LHU is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is AV05 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 LHU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV05 LHU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV05 LHU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.