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WV55 UFY

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,081 mi
Last recorded168,081 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 UFY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 168,081 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 162,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 162,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 160,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 157,161 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear several rear suspension components rusty

several front & rear suspension bushes perishing

Fail 12 Oct 2019 157,161 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Rear several rear suspension components rusty

several front & rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2018 151,721 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts, rear arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 151,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts, rear arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 146,788 miles

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

several front & rear suspension bushes perishing

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2017 146,784 miles

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

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

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

several front & rear suspension bushes perishing

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 141,082 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on brake pad light on bulb out light on

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% worn (3.5.1g)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe, nearside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts and rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 141,007 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on brake pad light on bulb out light on

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% worn (3.5.1g)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe, nearside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts and rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 133,601 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 121,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Eng/man light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 120,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Front 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 10 May 2013 109,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 109,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2012 99,680 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

power steering fluid on the min

rear washer jet blocked

Pass 23 Mar 2011 87,339 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,898 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,951 miles

o/s front and rear wheel rims distorted

o/s front tyre worn on heavily on inner edge

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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WV55 UFY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV55 UFY, 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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WV55 UFY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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