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VN05 JBO

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,241 mi
Last recorded189,241 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 JBO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 189,241 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 182,794 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 182,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 174,425 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 174,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 172,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2015 172,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 162,690 miles

engine management light on

low brake pad wear light on

Fail 2 Jun 2014 162,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

low brake pad wear light on

Pass 21 May 2013 152,996 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 152,991 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 138,702 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 135,760 miles

engine management warning light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 126,478 miles

Light blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 6 May 2008 76,471 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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VN05 JBO is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN05 JBO, 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 VN05 JBO registered?

VN05 JBO is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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