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AV55 JZC

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,162 mi
Last recorded191,162 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 JZC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 191,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 184,839 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 184,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 179,865 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --- deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin--- advise replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine light on

has under trays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2024 179,865 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --- deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin--- advise replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine light on

has under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2023 168,608 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 168,606 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 161,588 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 155,697 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 142,331 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 140,603 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 135,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 130,872 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 126,760 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 121,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 117,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 117,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 109,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2013 109,872 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2013 100,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 13 Jan 2012 90,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,668 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,466 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,461 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 JZC is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JZC, 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 JZC registered?

AV55 JZC is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AV55 JZC safe to buy?

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