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AV05 ORJ

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,399 mi
Last recorded163,399 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ORJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 163,399 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2.9mm low on edge

Offside Front low on edge

Offside Rear lamp damaged and temp repair has been carried out

items removed from drivers view prior to test

washers weak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 142,885 miles

Both rear lamp lens damaged

Front number plate loose

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

Offside front tyre 2.2mm low on edge ,,,Nearside rear tyre low on edge,,,Nearside front tyre low on edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 129,056 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 117,796 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 117,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 114,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2011 104,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to wear bar indicators

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2011 104,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres close to wear bar indicators

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2010 89,844 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 89,841 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear tyre 2.5mm,,,,Nearside rear tyre 2.4mm ////offside front tyre 2.8mm.....Nearside front tyre 2.9mm

Pass 3 Feb 2009 76,261 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 54,292 miles

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

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

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

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 ORJ is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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