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AA05 DPA

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

180,852 mi
Last recorded180,852 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 DPA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 180,852 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside both on 2mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outers have child seats fitted ()

centre exhaust clap broken

Pass 22 Dec 2023 171,518 miles

2nd coil spring fitted

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 171,510 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 171,502 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Engine injectors blowing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose Tank strap missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 160,579 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 160,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 146,072 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 146,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 141,530 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 137,333 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 137,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 132,546 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 126,906 miles

Engine cover and undercovers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 120,544 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 120,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 113,564 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring parts in the engine bay

items removed from drivers view prior to test

mil displayed (malfunction indicator lamp)

undertrays fitted obscuring parts under vehicle

Fail 5 Dec 2015 113,564 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring parts in the engine bay

items removed from drivers view prior to test

mil displayed (malfunction indicator lamp)

undertrays fitted obscuring parts under vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2014 105,007 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 105,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2013 95,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2013 95,822 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 85,138 miles

Both N/S/F and O/S/F top front arms have slight play.

Both rear indicators slightly dis-coloured.

O/S/F anti-roll bar link has borderline play.

O/S/R light lens cracked and full of water, all lights working at time of test.

O/S/R tyre has nail in.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 78,155 miles

O/S/R indicator bulb slightly dis-coloured.

O/S/R light lens has crack, no white light showing.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 66,782 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 56,710 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 56,710 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 42,770 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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AA05 DPA is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AA05 DPA, 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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AA05 DPA is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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