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AE05 YPA

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,460 mi
Last recorded192,460 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YPA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 192,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 179,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 164,090 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 164,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush C link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush C link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 156,500 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 146,072 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 135,517 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 128,076 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 128,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 115,957 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 106,497 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 91,267 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 91,267 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 81,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 81,778 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,173 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 59,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1) Front anti-roll bar bushes showing signs of wear.

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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AE05 YPA is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AE05 YPA, 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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AE05 YPA is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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