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AD05 CTE

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,855 mi
Last recorded158,855 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 CTE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 158,855 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 146,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Plastic under trays

Pass 1 Jul 2016 132,894 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 123,718 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 114,984 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 104,835 miles

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front tyres worn on inside edge

rear tyres starting to wear on inside and outside edges

Pass 20 Jul 2012 94,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front anti roll link bushes slightly deteriated

rear tyres slight wear

Pass 5 Jul 2011 80,310 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 80,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 65,317 miles

Centre stop lamp appears to be disconnected

Fail 12 Jul 2010 65,317 miles

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

Centre stop lamp appears to be disconnected

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 53,153 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 11 Jul 2008 39,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AD05 CTE is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AD05 CTE, 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 AD05 CTE registered?

AD05 CTE is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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