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YC05 GRU

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,594 mi
Last recorded51,594 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 GRU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 51,594 miles

engine man-light on

slight damged nearside rear light lens

Fail 14 Apr 2016 51,594 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine man-light on

slight damged nearside rear light lens

Pass 20 Apr 2015 142,480 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres in poor condition

o/s headlamp has slight misting on glass cover

Pass 20 Apr 2015 142,980 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 136,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 134,323 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 121,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 121,295 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 108,185 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 88,975 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 88,975 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,169 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 59,136 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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YC05 GRU is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC05 GRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC05 GRU?

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What year was YC05 GRU registered?

YC05 GRU is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is YC05 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 GRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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