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WN05 FDM

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,002 mi
Last recorded174,002 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 FDM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 174,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 174,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected CONSTANTLY ON (4.6.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 169,833 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 169,833 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 157,053 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides / pair (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides / pair / set (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front wipers smearing view

engine oil level overfilled

engine management displayed / defaults listed eighteen - deleted accordingly

Fail 21 May 2016 157,053 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides / pair (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides / pair / set (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides / set / pair intermittant (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front wipers smearing view

engine oil level overfilled

engine management displayed / defaults listed eighteen - deleted accordingly

Pass 14 Jan 2015 150,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 148,227 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 135,460 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 135,439 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 125,543 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2012 125,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2011 115,543 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 112,585 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 108,458 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 91,467 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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WN05 FDM is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WN05 FDM, 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 WN05 FDM registered?

WN05 FDM is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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