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YC55 RHY

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

252,929 mi
Last recorded252,929 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 RHY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 252,929 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 248,928 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 248,928 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 239,571 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 230,563 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 222,666 miles

both front bottom arm bush slight worn

Fail 1 Aug 2018 222,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

both front bottom arm bush slight worn

Pass 23 Jun 2017 215,315 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust secure

Pass 2 Jun 2016 208,335 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 208,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2015 203,311 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 195,116 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 185,362 miles

front brake judder

n/s/r sidewall cracking but no ply cords showing

rear exhaust bracket deteriated

Fail 15 May 2013 185,362 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake judder

n/s/r sidewall cracking but no ply cords showing

rear exhaust bracket deteriated

Pass 16 Apr 2012 177,863 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar linkage has play

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

slight frontbraker judder

Pass 6 Apr 2011 167,194 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 151,492 miles

plastic covers not allowing full inspection

rear brakepads wearing low

Fail 30 Oct 2009 151,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic covers not allowing full inspection

rear brakepads wearing low

Pass 9 Oct 2008 126,725 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre at 2mm tread

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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YC55 RHY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YC55 RHY, 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 YC55 RHY registered?

YC55 RHY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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