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YD05 YCA

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

232,594 mi
Last recorded232,594 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 YCA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 232,594 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 232,589 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 222,943 miles

Nearside Front headlamp poor output image very faint

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 222,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp poor output image very faint

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 196,803 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 172,121 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 151,778 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 131,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 129,193 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 129,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2013 125,134 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 121,530 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 115,153 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 106,436 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 96,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 96,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 73,570 miles

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

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 YCA is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc 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 YCA, 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 YCA registered?

YD05 YCA is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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