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VN55 RZC

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,098 mi
Last recorded170,098 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 170,098 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 165,292 miles

All four tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 165,277 miles

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

All four tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 155,005 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 145,456 miles

oil leak (gearbox?)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 15,456 miles

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

oil leak (gearbox?)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 136,227 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 127,377 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 115,877 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 103,043 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 91,377 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 76,571 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 66,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,645 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 65,491 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 RZC is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN55 RZC, 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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VN55 RZC is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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