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AV55 FGD

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,988 mi
Last recorded153,988 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 FGD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 153,988 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 139,835 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 124,386 miles

Offside front upper rear Suspension arm rubber bush debonding

Fail 24 Oct 2017 124,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front upper rear Suspension arm rubber bush debonding

Pass 25 Oct 2016 113,633 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 113,628 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 102,947 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,496 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,271 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 82,271 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 78,652 miles

Engine management warning lamp on.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 78,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 72,071 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 72,071 miles

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

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

rear discs badly worn

Pass 27 May 2010 63,896 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 63,896 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,289 miles

n/s/r seat not retracting fully but more than 50%

oil level getting low

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 FGD is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 FGD, 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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What year was AV55 FGD registered?

AV55 FGD is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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