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AY55 YUB

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,795 mi
Last recorded152,795 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YUB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 152,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 145,419 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 136,392 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 122,855 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 122,855 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 103,888 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 103,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 84,435 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,585 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 60,584 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 54,573 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,182 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,844 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 44,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre bald on inner and outer edges but no cords showing and within the legal limit

Pass 24 Aug 2012 39,005 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,132 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 34,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,617 miles

rear brake pads and discs 80-90% worn

Pass 11 Aug 2009 23,293 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,501 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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AY55 YUB is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AY55 YUB, 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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What year was AY55 YUB registered?

AY55 YUB is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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