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YD05 UCG

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,201 mi
Last recorded140,201 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 UCG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 140,201 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 140,201 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 130,740 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 123,188 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 117,818 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,008 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 102,424 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,398 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 81,281 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 81,281 miles

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

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

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

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

tracking out

Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,711 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 65,746 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 65,741 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,000 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 53,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,355 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 34,994 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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YD05 UCG is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YD05 UCG, 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 YD05 UCG registered?

YD05 UCG is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is YD05 UCG safe to buy?

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