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YA05 JWY

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,531 mi
Last recorded158,531 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 JWY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 158,531 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot is cracking and signs of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 158,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot is cracking and signs of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm bush splaying out of its bonded housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp effected when indicator is operated (possible bad earth) (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 154,858 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 154,858 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s rear flexy twisted

play o/s top ball joint

Pass 7 Mar 2023 151,273 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 151,273 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 147,702 miles

n/s o/s front gaitors deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2021 142,681 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 138,538 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 127,716 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 120,518 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 120,518 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 116,499 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 112,057 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 104,884 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 99,122 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 93,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 93,362 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 90,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 87,541 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 68,245 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,863 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the wear indicators

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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YA05 JWY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA05 JWY, 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 YA05 JWY registered?

YA05 JWY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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