free car check
2005 AUDI A6
General Information
- Registration OV55HWS
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A6
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 26 Jun 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 66,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation possible issues with abs pump (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 65,287 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 65,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 63,432 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2024 26 Jun 202611 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 63,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 61,548 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 61,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides stablizer link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 60,068 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 56,430 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides from inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
23 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 51,159 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,849 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,356 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2018 26 Jun 202623 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,842 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
30 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,964 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2016 26 Jun 202630 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 40,964 MI
26 Jun 202615 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,145 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2015 26 Jun 202615 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 38,145 MI
26 Jun 202630 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,461 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2014 26 Jun 202624 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,706 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 32,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,041 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2012 26 Jun 202629 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,858 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2011 26 Jun 202630 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,681 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2010 26 Jun 20262 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,495 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV55HWS was registered on 2005-12-02
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.