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VU05 HGC

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,671 mi
Last recorded137,671 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 HGC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 137,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm of the 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside front upper part of hub slightly damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2016 136,221 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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 1 Jul 2015 130,000 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 130,000 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 118,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 97,969 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to the legal limit (outer edges worn low)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 88,963 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 79,979 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 78,132 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar droplink bushes starting to split

n/s/r tyre low on tread 2mm

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2009 68,600 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,079 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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VU05 HGC is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 HGC registered?

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

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