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YE55 BNF

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

268,428 mi
Last recorded268,428 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 BNF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 268,428 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet stay strut inop

Pass 27 May 2015 248,341 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 230,764 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 216,513 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 192,413 miles

ESP light on

Pass 22 May 2013 183,458 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 183,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

High intensity discharge lights fitted without self leveling or light washing facilities

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 163,323 miles

H.I.D lights fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2012 163,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

H.I.D lights fitted

Pass 8 May 2012 141,783 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 123,092 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 123,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 109,539 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 105,539 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 105,539 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 77,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 77,942 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)

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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YE55 BNF is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE55 BNF, 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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YE55 BNF is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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