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A6 VUM

2005 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,990 mi
Last recorded156,990 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VUM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 156,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 156,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 150,907 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 145,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 145,077 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 121,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear lamps cracked

nearside front tyre outer sidwall has slight damage

offside front tyre worn low on tread

offside head lamp image poor

wipers smear

Pass 5 Apr 2013 109,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 109,610 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 99,457 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 99,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 90,848 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 83,385 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,917 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 65,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 65,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VUM is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A6 VUM, 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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A6 VUM is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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