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AV55 HLZ

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,006 mi
Last recorded163,006 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 163,006 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 163,004 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 147,077 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 147,077 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 140,226 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2015 131,641 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 122,147 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 114,163 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 114,163 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 104,238 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 93,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Dec 2010 88,703 miles

advisory from previous test no 942504440381

Fail 10 Dec 2010 88,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 75,130 miles

advisory on perivous test no971671829314

Fail 17 Nov 2009 75,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front inner brake pads worn

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2008 60,750 miles

Bellypan under engine bay has suffered impact damage and is hanging down on the O/S

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

Plastic bellypans fitted throughout

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

Fail 6 Dec 2008 60,749 miles

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

Bellypan under engine bay has suffered impact damage and is hanging down on the O/S

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

Plastic bellypans fitted throughout

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

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 HLZ is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,696cc 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 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

AV55 HLZ is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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