2005 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · WF55 FKM

This 2005 Audi A6 presents a stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT pass recorded on 29 January 2025 at 191,905 miles showing no defects whatsoever. The vehicle has consistently passed its annual tests, and the pattern of same-day failures followed by immediate retests in both January 2023 and January 2025 suggests minor, quickly rectified issues rather than persistent mechanical faults. As of today, that January 2025 certificate has expired, meaning the car currently holds no valid MOT and will require a fresh test before any road use. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story. Between the January 2023 test at 177,118 miles and the January 2024 test at 186,414 miles, the car covered roughly 9,296 miles in a year. The following twelve months saw a reduced rate of approximately 5,491 miles, taking the total to 191,905 miles by January 2025. This works out to an annual average of around 9,138 miles across the vehicle's life, which sits squarely within typical use for a car of this age. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the record. Despite the clean MOT history, a car of this age and mileage demands close physical inspection regardless of paperwork. The tester found no recorded defects, but wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers is inevitable at this stage and may not always trigger a failure until deterioration becomes severe. Brake discs and pads should be measured for remaining life, and calipers checked for any sign of binding. The exhaust system warrants examination for corrosion and emissions performance, while the underbody, sills, and subframe mounting points need thorough inspection for structural rust. A professional pre-purchase inspection remains essential before committing to this vehicle.