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YD05 ZYA

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,978 mi
Last recorded154,978 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 ZYA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 154,978 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 152,014 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 148,705 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 142,943 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 135,905 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 128,157 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 119,485 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 110,681 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 103,050 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 92,220 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 92,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 84,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 75,106 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,112 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 64,112 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear pads close to the legal limit on the inner pads

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,978 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 55,978 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,213 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,473 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,533 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 ZYA is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YD05 ZYA, 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 ZYA registered?

YD05 ZYA is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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