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961 DHO

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,321 mi
Last recorded151,321 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration961 DHO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 151,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 149,462 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 147,558 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 144,339 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 140,970 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2020 138,262 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 136,331 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 131,523 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 127,180 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2016 122,848 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 119,295 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 119,286 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Offside Rear no reading and hand brake failed now flashing

Pass 30 Sep 2014 114,376 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 101,662 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 101,661 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 84,524 miles

engine light on

Pass 19 Oct 2011 69,387 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 60,755 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,086 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,291 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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961 DHO is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 961 DHO, 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 961 DHO registered?

961 DHO is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is 961 DHO safe to buy?

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