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AV55 YGH

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

229,464 mi
Last recorded229,464 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YGH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2022 229,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Substantial crack in glass (3.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2020 228,007 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

mil light on

Pass 18 Sep 2019 220,073 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 220,070 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 213,116 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 213,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 204,098 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s lower corner windscreen cracked.

Pass 23 Apr 2016 188,458 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 172,147 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 153,981 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 141,162 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 141,162 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 132,797 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 126,291 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 126,291 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 118,549 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 85,914 miles

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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AV55 YGH is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,696cc 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 AV55 YGH, 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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AV55 YGH is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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