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VN54 UDY

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

177,001 mi
Last recorded177,001 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 UDY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 177,001 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 161,853 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 146,655 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 139,517 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 139,517 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 134,697 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 131,358 miles

BOTH REAR CALIPERS SCREACHING WHEN HANDBRAKE APPLIED

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 131,358 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BOTH REAR CALIPERS SCREACHING WHEN HANDBRAKE APPLIED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 127,973 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 121,582 miles

Nearside Front Bumper and wing damage.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 120,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 116,697 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 116,697 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 111,299 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 102,615 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 93,616 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2012 84,424 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

rear diff oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2012 84,410 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r light lens damaged

rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,811 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 62,628 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 53,843 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 42,596 miles

very slight play in front drop links

Pass 21 Dec 2007 33,127 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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VN54 UDY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 VN54 UDY, 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 VN54 UDY registered?

VN54 UDY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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