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AV55 OTT

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

224,902 mi
Last recorded224,902 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OTT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 224,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 212,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 212,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 201,584 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe mounting area

Nearside rear lamp discoloured

Pass 10 Apr 2019 174,451 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 153,430 miles

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

engine lamp on

under trays and engine cover fitted

windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Fail 6 Apr 2018 153,426 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

all tyre dephs at 2.5mm/3mm

brake pad warning lamp on

engine lamp on

n/s front tyre tread bald on outer edge of pattern

n/s rear tyre tread bald on outer edge of patten

under trays and engine cover fitted

windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Pass 10 Apr 2017 137,718 miles

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

engine covers and undertreays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 127,524 miles

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 127,522 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 116,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s tail lamps slightly damaged

slight damage on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Apr 2015 186,231 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s tail lamps slightly damaged

slight damage on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2013 98,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre tread cutting out on outter edges

Pass 4 Oct 2012 87,500 miles

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre treads bald on inside edges

Fail 3 Oct 2012 87,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre treads bald on inside edges

Pass 4 Oct 2011 79,884 miles

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

n/s wiper blade slightly deterioated

rear tyre tread patterns wearing uneven on insides

Fail 3 Oct 2011 79,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front tyre tread patterns bald on insides

n/s wiper blade slightly deterioated

rear tyre tread patterns wearing uneven on insides

Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,676 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,317 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s front tyre has small cuts in tread

o/s front tyre wearing on outter edges

Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OTT is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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