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AD54 KTG

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

170,589 mi
Last recorded170,589 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 KTG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 170,589 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 170,576 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 167,034 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 158,014 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 157,762 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 154,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 138,955 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi to turbo slight exhaust leak (Signs of soot) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone 'A' & 'B' (under 10mm) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Interior door handle broken/insecure still functioning

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 138,871 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi to turbo slight exhaust leak (Signs of soot) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone 'A' & 'B' (under 10mm) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Interior door handle broken/insecure still functioning

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 134,562 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Nearside Front Front inner door handle damaged and insecure.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and cracking. Leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 134,562 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Nearside Front Front inner door handle damaged and insecure.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and cracking. Leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 129,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 124,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Fail 29 Dec 2017 124,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 28 Dec 2016 117,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear by rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear by rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 111,808 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 103,534 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Dec 2014 103,484 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

n/s caliper, handbrake mech does not fully return

n/s/r brake disc showing signs of overheating

Pass 20 Dec 2013 88,826 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 88,826 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,966 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 76,935 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 64,321 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 53,191 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 53,179 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,649 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,398 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 35,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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AD54 KTG is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc 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 AD54 KTG, 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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AD54 KTG is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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