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A5 TGL

2005 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,484 mi
Last recorded188,484 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 TGL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 188,484 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 171,212 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 150,786 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 121,500 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 121,338 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 May 2018 115,415 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 109,185 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 109,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement A/R/Bar link bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement A/R/Bar link bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 104,626 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 95,441 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 90,329 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 82,593 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack as sidewall meets tread

offside rear tyre starting to crack as sidewall meets tread

Fail 17 Jun 2011 64,321 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 64,321 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 55,256 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 44,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,036 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 52,675 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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A5 TGL is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A5 TGL, 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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A5 TGL is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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