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AF05 LDV

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

267,718 mi
Last recorded267,718 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 LDV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 267,718 miles

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

front shocks damping effect

Fail 9 Aug 2018 267,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front shocks damping effect

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 267,712 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 253,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to screen nearside not in drivers view of road

drivers door internal handle partially insecure

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management lamp illuminated

slight streaking front wipers

Fail 21 Jul 2017 253,737 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc signs of alot of muck build up in c.v joint (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

damage to screen nearside not in drivers view of road

drivers door internal handle partially insecure

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management lamp illuminated

slight streaking front wipers

Pass 3 Jun 2016 242,291 miles

both rear inner brake pads worn ?

crack in far n/s windscreen

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

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

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 219,058 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 196,569 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 171,601 miles

headlight aim adjuster broken on o/s/f light

Fail 11 Feb 2013 171,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

headlight aim adjuster broken on o/s/f light

Pass 27 Feb 2012 152,120 miles

Both rear suspension lower spring cups split

Fail 27 Feb 2012 152,120 miles

Both rear suspension lower spring cups split

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 127,243 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 101,369 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 73,086 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,916 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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AF05 LDV is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AF05 LDV, 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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AF05 LDV is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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