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VN55 CNO

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,401 mi
Last recorded161,401 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 CNO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 161,401 miles

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2019 158,134 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 158,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 149,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 138,664 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 129,677 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 121,699 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 121,699 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 114,866 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 104,824 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 104,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 94,458 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 82,138 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn very thin.

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing slightly thin.

o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts only visualy checked due to child seats being fitted.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 82,136 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn very thin.

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing slightly thin.

o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts only visualy checked due to child seats being fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 70,604 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 7 Aug 2009 57,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing badly on outer edges no cords showing at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing badly on outer edges no cords showing at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,981 miles

225/55r1695w fitted on fronts 225/55r1695y on rears

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre running low tyre pressure worn outer walls soft no cords showing.o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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VN55 CNO is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN55 CNO, 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 VN55 CNO registered?

VN55 CNO is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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