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VN05 XEW

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,229 mi
Last recorded133,229 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 XEW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 133,229 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 133,229 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 113,754 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 110,067 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 98,473 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 98,336 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 85,171 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,028 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,297 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,329 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,947 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,838 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 XEW is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN05 XEW registered?

VN05 XEW is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is VN05 XEW safe to buy?

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