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VK55 CWP

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,035 mi
Last recorded182,035 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 CWP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 182,035 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 178,182 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 178,132 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen NO IMAGE (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 168,027 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 152,761 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

ENGINE AND FULL UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Offside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 135,602 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 122,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 122,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 109,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 109,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 96,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 73,709 miles

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

advisery; nearside front wing damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2011 73,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

advisery; nearside front wing damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2011 73,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine cover fitted

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

boot full of items

brake pad warning light on dash

condensation in n/s/r lamp

corrosion to rear subframe

damage to n/s/f wing

n/s/f anti roll bar link bush starting to split

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f anti roll bar link bush starting to split

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake pads low

small damage to front number plate

unable to see metal brake pipes due to covers

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2010 53,045 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,842 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,644 miles

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

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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VK55 CWP is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VK55 CWP, 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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VK55 CWP is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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