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AV55 BUE

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

236,260 mi
Last recorded236,260 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 BUE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2020 236,260 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

anti roll bar drop links deteriorated/poor condition

brake hoses deteriorated

coil springs corroded/deteriorated

corrosion underside

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated/worn

front shock absorbers corroded/deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber misting with oil

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/worn

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2019 228,414 miles

all suspension bushes worn/deteriorated

brake hoses deteriorated /perished

corrosion underside

Fail 10 Jan 2019 228,414 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

all suspension bushes worn/deteriorated

brake hoses deteriorated /perished

corrosion underside

Pass 16 Jan 2018 220,997 miles

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

slight play in nearside front lower front ball joint

Fail 16 Jan 2018 220,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

slight play in nearside front lower front ball joint

Fail 11 Jan 2018 220,878 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front c links perishing

both rear brake hoses cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2017 207,322 miles

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

front anti roll bar c link bushes worn

headlamp lenses discoloured

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Feb 2016 184,193 miles

front washers slightly weak

front wipers slightly deteriorated

head-lights slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2015 164,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 142,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 123,073 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 123,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front tyres inner edges are worn

Pass 30 Jan 2012 99,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

osr tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 78,424 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 78,424 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 58,572 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,415 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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AV55 BUE is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV55 BUE, 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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AV55 BUE is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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