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YD55 PYT

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

209,350 mi
Last recorded209,350 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 PYT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 209,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 197,543 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 178,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2018 177,636 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2017 153,109 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 141,449 miles

Under covers Engine covers

Pass 31 Aug 2015 134,524 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2015 134,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 127,556 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 127,556 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 119,090 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in sidewall 245/40/18

Fail 23 Aug 2013 119,090 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in sidewall 245/40/18

Pass 24 Aug 2012 108,111 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 95,909 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 95,909 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 84,462 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 74,476 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2008 61,925 miles

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

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 PYT is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PYT, 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 PYT registered?

YD55 PYT is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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