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AK05 YPU

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,740 mi
Last recorded215,740 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YPU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 215,740 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 212,183 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2017 208,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front haze on headlight

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

both front + NSR tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2017 208,745 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front haze on headlight

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

both front + NSR tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2016 200,978 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower, rear most arms. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front n/s/f headlight hazed

damage to front number plate

Pass 19 May 2015 189,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wipers poor

both rear tyres slightly out off shape

heigh level brake light inop

Fail 18 May 2015 189,321 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wipers poor

both rear tyres slightly out off shape

heigh level brake light inop

Pass 7 Jun 2014 178,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked still secure

Pass 12 Jun 2013 159,600 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 138,243 miles

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

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

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

front pads and discs @2000-3000 miles

Pass 15 Jun 2011 113,562 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 113,554 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 99,567 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 89,108 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 69,012 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 69,009 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AK05 YPU is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK05 YPU, 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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AK05 YPU is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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