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WG05 JSX

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,269 mi
Last recorded168,269 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 JSX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 168,269 miles

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

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

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 11 Sep 2015 168,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

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

Low brake pad warning light on

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 155,497 miles

Both rear tyres are feathered

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 155,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres are feathered

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 144,599 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 144,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre side wall badly damaged

Pass 26 May 2012 134,093 miles

Front anti roll bar drop links, lower bushes seperated, advised to replace

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 28 Mar 2011 124,135 miles

N/S/F anti-roll bar drop link lower bush failing resulting in excessive movement

N/S/F tyre has a tear on the outer sidwall

N/S/R tyre has tears on the outer sidewall and worn to 2mm of tread and worn low on outer edges

O/S/R tyre had tears on the outer sidewall

Fail 28 Mar 2011 124,135 miles

N/S/F anti-roll bar drop link lower bush failing resulting in excessive movement

N/S/F tyre has a tear on the outer sidwall

N/S/R tyre has tears on the outer sidewall and worn to 2mm of tread and worn low on outer edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S/R tyre had tears on the outer sidewall

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 111,490 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 111,490 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2008 94,492 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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WG05 JSX is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WG05 JSX, 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 WG05 JSX registered?

WG05 JSX is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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