2005 Audi A6 1.9L Diesel · VU05 HGL
2005 Audi A6 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 262,182 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 262,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU05 HGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 262,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU05 HGL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A6 (VU05 HGL) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
VU05 HGL Mileage History
- 08/04/2024250,294 mi
- 16/04/2024250,301 mi+7 mi
- 09/04/2025255,392 mi+5,091 mi
- 09/04/2025255,392 mi
- 17/03/2026262,182 mi+6,790 mi
Average of roughly 6,132 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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