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A6 VUD

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

165,900 mi
Last recorded165,900 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VUD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 165,900 miles

Offside Rear fog light bit intermittent

Pass 10 Oct 2019 155,272 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 143,234 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 114,630 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 104,914 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,950 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 98,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (235/40/18) (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 90,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 90,142 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 76,546 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 70,542 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 63,315 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,330 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,446 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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A6 VUD is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 A6 VUD, 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 A6 VUD registered?

A6 VUD is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is A6 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 VUD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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