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AX55 AOW

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

199,278 mi
Last recorded199,278 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 AOW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 199,278 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 193,080 miles

front discs worn

minor oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2025 193,075 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

front discs worn

minor oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2024 188,981 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 188,981 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 181,372 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 177,562 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 175,388 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 175,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 173,215 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2019 168,715 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 161,645 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 144,670 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 144,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 128,702 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 128,657 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 112,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 112,233 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 100,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 87,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 87,969 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 78,469 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 78,469 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 67,490 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,896 miles

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

front number plate security

Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,175 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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AX55 AOW is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AX55 AOW, 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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AX55 AOW is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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