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VK55 HNB

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

257,015 mi
Last recorded257,015 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 HNB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 257,015 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

under body surface rust

Pass 19 Feb 2022 255,551 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 255,551 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2021 254,577 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 251,106 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 251,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 244,852 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 244,852 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 238,491 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 238,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 231,082 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 219,317 miles

All 4 tyres worn low on edges of the tread

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test obscuring some of the components

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

Items removed prior test

N/R Brake slightly binding

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 204,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 184,670 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 166,006 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 139,398 miles

nearside rear position light lamp has one bulb of 3 not working

Fail 21 Oct 2011 139,398 miles

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

nearside rear position light lamp has one bulb of 3 not working

Pass 29 Oct 2010 123,312 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 111,148 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 111,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Advise; rear tyres worn

Advise; wind screen chipped

Pass 20 Aug 2008 90,417 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 90,417 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 HNB is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VK55 HNB, 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 VK55 HNB registered?

VK55 HNB is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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