MOT Status
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178,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chassis, suspension components, sub frame, rear axle, brakes and fuel lines corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are perishing and getting close otthe legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted obstructing full inspection
Chassis, suspension components, sub frame, rear axle, brakes and fuel lines corroded
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arms pin bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing view
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arms rubber bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres are getting closer to the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/f link slightly worn-under body and suspension front/rear has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel tank straps corroded.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust heat shield loose
plastic covers fitted obscuring components
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust heat shield loose
plastic covers fitted obscuring components
Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy
under trays fitted, obscuring some components
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy
under trays fitted, obscuring some components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
o/s and n/s front suspension arm bushes deteriorated
o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated
slight binding o/s rear brake
under trays fitted
Items removed from drivers view before test
Plastic under tray fitted.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AB55 BAR is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 AB55 BAR, 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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AB55 BAR is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 23 September 2005.
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