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YD55 PHV

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

226,622 mi
Last recorded226,622 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 PHV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 226,622 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 226,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dulling (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dulling (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 217,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2021 217,794 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk jamed (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn hard on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 212,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 212,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 204,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 204,169 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 193,920 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 193,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 180,094 miles

O/S/F shock lower bush worn[through lower arm]

Plastic covers fitted to engine,engine bay,both sills and underneath vehicle

Rear discs very poor condition and rear pads worn low

Fail 28 Apr 2017 180,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F shock lower bush worn[through lower arm]

Plastic covers fitted to engine,engine bay,both sills and underneath vehicle

Rear discs very poor condition and rear pads worn low

Pass 18 Apr 2016 167,189 miles

item removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 15 Apr 2015 155,775 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 144,652 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 133,841 miles

brake pad worning light on

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2013 133,841 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

brake pad worning light on

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 123,323 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 123,323 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

slight exhaust leak around front pipe

small cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 May 2011 112,757 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 101,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 83,298 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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YD55 PHV is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YD55 PHV, 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 YD55 PHV registered?

YD55 PHV is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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