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VU05 HBC

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

170,222 mi
Last recorded170,222 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 HBC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 170,222 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 170,215 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 168,591 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 168,587 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Up through. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 166,923 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 166,918 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 165,305 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 165,301 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 162,803 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 162,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 160,235 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 155,903 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 150,893 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 150,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 145,037 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 145,013 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some comonents

nearside front and offside front brake hoses deteriorating

nearside rear tyre has 2 nails in tread

Fail 5 Jul 2016 145,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some comonents

nearside front and offside front brake hoses deteriorating

nearside rear tyre has 2 nails in tread

Pass 4 Jul 2015 118,468 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 95,549 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 94,792 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 94,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 94,671 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 15 Apr 2013 91,814 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,399 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,567 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 69,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,370 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,095 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 49,095 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,014 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 35,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs corroded due to lack of use.

vehicle undertray missing.

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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VU05 HBC is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 VU05 HBC, 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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VU05 HBC is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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