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WR05 DRX

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,173 mi
Last recorded206,173 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 DRX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 206,173 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 205,969 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tail Lamp Insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2018 198,183 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 190,989 miles

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

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

pas cap broken

Fail 3 Jan 2018 190,989 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

pas cap broken

Pass 30 Dec 2016 177,006 miles

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

Offside Front tyre acceptable wall damage

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

pad wear light on

Fail 30 Dec 2016 177,006 miles

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

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

pad wear light on

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

Offside Front tyre acceptable wall damage

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 157,863 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 157,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 129,871 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 95,879 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 120,135 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 120,130 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,807 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,997 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 45,652 miles

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

damage to offside front bumper

offside reartyre heavily worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2008 36,424 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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WR05 DRX is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WR05 DRX, 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 WR05 DRX registered?

WR05 DRX is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is WR05 DRX safe to buy?

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