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YC05 CTK

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

204,103 mi
Last recorded204,103 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 CTK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 204,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 204,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 195,510 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 185,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2018 185,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 174,992 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 174,922 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 165,927 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outers (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 153,852 miles

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

front and rear tyres wearing on edges

rear discs slightly corroded

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 15 Oct 2015 153,852 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

front and rear tyres wearing on edges

rear discs slightly corroded

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2014 141,280 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 141,280 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 127,434 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 114,807 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 114,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 100,411 miles

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

both rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2011 100,411 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 86,084 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn

slight scratches on screen

Fail 29 Oct 2010 86,084 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear discs slightly worn

slight scratches on screen

Pass 22 Oct 2009 71,931 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 71,931 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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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YC05 CTK is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YC05 CTK, 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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YC05 CTK is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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