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WN05 YMH

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,532 mi
Last recorded185,532 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 YMH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 185,532 miles

eml on

Fail 9 Jan 2024 185,532 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

eml on

Pass 4 Jan 2023 181,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 181,767 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 177,446 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 169,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Needs cleaning for next test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears at 4mm, but inner edges worn, to observe. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 166,225 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 161,029 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 161,027 miles

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

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 155,233 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 144,969 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 136,346 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 136,344 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 126,543 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 118,190 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 107,638 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 97,498 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 97,498 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 87,151 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 74,886 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 63,089 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 16 May 2008 63,082 miles

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

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

rear brake pads appear low

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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WN05 YMH is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WN05 YMH, 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 WN05 YMH registered?

WN05 YMH is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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