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YD55 PJY

2005 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

243,733 mi
Last recorded243,733 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 PJY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 243,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 237,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2020 235,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2020 235,755 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 229,366 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 229,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 221,487 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 214,325 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 205,305 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 194,477 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 194,477 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 175,938 miles

high level brakelight not working

Pass 23 Jul 2013 158,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 138,267 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 138,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 116,082 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 98,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 77,913 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 58,967 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 PJY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YD55 PJY, 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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YD55 PJY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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