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VN55 ZCJ

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

275,782 mi
Last recorded275,782 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 ZCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 275,782 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 269,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 269,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 269,089 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under covers and engine cover fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2021 259,192 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 250,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front sills damaged

Offside Front sills damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2019 240,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any prescribed structural area. ( around front jacking point)

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any prescribed structural area. ( around front jacking point)

Pass 20 Oct 2018 228,335 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2018 228,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2017 216,849 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 216,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 200,254 miles

both headlamps are very cloudy

Pass 17 Oct 2015 181,585 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 164,090 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 163,761 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 145,736 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 145,736 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 136,139 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)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 135,775 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 125,042 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 125,042 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 112,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise o/s/f rear bottom arm collar not fitted to manafacturers speck.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 102,318 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 102,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 92,841 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 ZCJ is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

VN55 ZCJ is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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