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VN55 LFT

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,186 mi
Last recorded182,186 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 LFT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 182,186 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 175,681 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 175,465 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 163,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 154,629 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

hazzard light switch stiff

Pass 28 Jan 2017 145,447 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 136,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 133,285 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 121,810 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel smell in engine bay

rear suspension slightly bouncy

spare wheel/battery area unchecked

Fail 14 Jan 2014 121,810 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel smell in engine bay

rear suspension slightly bouncy

spare wheel/battery area unchecked

Pass 12 Jan 2013 106,170 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery loose

fuel smell under bonnet

o/s front tyre getting lower on edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 88,411 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 88,152 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 80,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2010 65,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2010 65,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 46,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

Fail 18 Nov 2008 46,859 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

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 LFT is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc 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 LFT, 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 LFT registered?

VN55 LFT is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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