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VK55 ZBU

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,358 mi
Last recorded219,358 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 ZBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 219,358 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (front and rear arm inner bushes cracking) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 213,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine warning light is on

Fail 15 Aug 2016 213,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine warning light is on

Fail 6 Mar 2015 201,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer edge / bead

Pass 6 Mar 2015 201,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer edge / bead

Pass 7 Mar 2014 192,649 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 192,642 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 186,845 miles

both front tyres very low inner edges 2mm

front discs worn

near side front spring corroded

rear discs worn

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 11 Jan 2012 172,691 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 144,179 miles

both front tyres ON MINIMUM LIMIT

Pass 12 Jan 2010 117,240 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,090 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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VK55 ZBU is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VK55 ZBU, 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 ZBU is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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