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VN55 ZCA

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

252,355 mi
Last recorded252,355 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 ZCA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 252,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 252,263 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 235,511 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 235,511 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 220,370 miles

Both rear light lens in tailgate deteriorated

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Front grill and bumper assembly loose

Nearside front foglight inoperative

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner edge

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe from reservoir to cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper blade defective

Small chips in front windowscreen

Fail 16 Feb 2024 220,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear light lens in tailgate deteriorated

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated and dust covers loose

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Front grill and bumper assembly loose

Nearside front foglight inoperative

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner edge

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe from reservoir to cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper blade defective

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Small chips in front windowscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2023 206,074 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

smell of diesel in engine bay

Fail 13 Feb 2023 206,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

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

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

smell of diesel in engine bay

Pass 17 Feb 2022 196,915 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 196,623 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 184,584 miles

Both headlight covers deteriorated

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Coolant leak ()

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside front fog light inoperative

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front position light dim

Rear main suspension mounting bushes to body and subframe on both sides rubbers slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2021 184,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Both headlight covers deteriorated

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Coolant leak ()

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside front fog light inoperative

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front position light dim

Rear main suspension mounting bushes to body and subframe on both sides rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2020 175,469 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 175,466 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 163,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

bonnet catch sticking

Fail 25 Mar 2019 163,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 9 Mar 2018 157,336 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

Fail 9 Mar 2018 157,336 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

Pass 30 Jan 2017 145,975 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2016 134,300 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 7 Mar 2016 134,292 miles

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

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Jan 2015 110,508 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2015 110,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2013 98,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 98,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 86,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 75,587 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 75,587 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 62,529 miles

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on inside edge

Fail 15 Dec 2010 62,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,382 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 45,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 29,586 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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VN55 ZCA is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZCA, 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 ZCA is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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