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AD05 CTO

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

242,189 mi
Last recorded242,189 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 CTO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 242,189 miles

EML ON

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

INJECTOR LEAKING COMPRESSION FROM ENGINE STRONG SMELL OF FUMES IN CABIN AREA

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 ALLSEASON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 242,183 miles

Windscreen washer not working BOTH FRONT (3.5 (a))

EML ON

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

INJECTOR LEAKING COMPRESSION FROM ENGINE STRONG SMELL OF FUMES IN CABIN AREA

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 ALLSEASON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 238,195 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES FADING POOR BEAM PATTERNS

EML ON

Pass 9 Mar 2024 231,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 223,061 miles

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

eml illuminated pre July 2008

Fail 14 Mar 2023 223,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

eml illuminated pre July 2008

Pass 18 Mar 2022 210,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 210,602 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 198,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays/engine covers fitted/corrosion to sub frames/suspension components

Pass 19 Feb 2020 196,455 miles

corrosion to rear coil spring mounts/sub frames/suspension components/mounts/under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 189,273 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 178,697 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 169,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 169,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 158,285 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 152,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 147,148 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 132,360 miles

front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2011 117,664 miles

n/s/f seat belt starting to fluff near anchor point

Pass 26 Aug 2010 100,808 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 84,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to detrate

Pass 11 Jun 2008 62,987 miles

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)

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 CTO is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc 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 AD05 CTO, 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 CTO registered?

AD05 CTO is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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