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2005 Audi A6

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,447 mi
Last recorded134,447 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 MAR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 134,447 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 124,997 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 124,995 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 112,301 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 112,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 103,358 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 97,333 miles

[ car has been standing ]

front brakes worn

Fail 5 Aug 2021 97,331 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

[ car has been standing ]

front brakes worn

Pass 30 Jun 2020 88,471 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 88,469 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front tyres slightly damaged both

Pass 7 Aug 2017 87,055 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall.

offside front tyre has been driven flat.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,614 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,739 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 79,739 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 70,474 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,466 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 59,492 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,741 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 50,741 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,251 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,954 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,387 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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40 MAR is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 40 MAR, 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 40 MAR registered?

40 MAR is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is 40 MAR safe to buy?

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