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A18 MRG

2005 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,720 mi
Last recorded52,720 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MRG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 52,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - both side

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - both side

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 52,719 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - both side

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - both side

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 51,538 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 48,972 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 47,051 miles

All 4 tyres are perishing/cracking on the outer side wall

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 44,586 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 42,493 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,241 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 37,219 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 35,765 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,391 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged, cords not visible at time of test.

Offside Rear tyre approaching wear bars in tread

Wipers poor.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,899 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 30,470 miles

offside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,817 miles

offside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,434 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

offside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,700 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 20,750 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,180 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 12,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,651 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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A18 MRG is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 3,123cc petrol 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 A18 MRG, 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 A18 MRG registered?

A18 MRG is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is A18 MRG safe to buy?

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