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BF05 YLO

2005 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,620 mi
Last recorded161,620 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YLO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 161,620 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 161,620 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 159,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre bald on the outter edge. could do with changing soon

Fail 24 Oct 2013 159,209 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre bald on the outter edge. could do with changing soon

Pass 25 Oct 2012 136,774 miles

N.S.F. brake pad wear indicator disconnected

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

suspension feels soft and uneven

Fail 24 Oct 2012 136,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N.S.F. brake pad wear indicator disconnected

O.S.R. handbrake effort low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

suspension feels soft and uneven

Pass 26 Oct 2011 114,223 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 89,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,888 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,718 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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BF05 YLO is a 2005 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF05 YLO, 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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BF05 YLO is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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