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YE55 ZGW

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,174 mi
Last recorded137,174 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 ZGW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 137,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 135,003 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Rear upper not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 135,003 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both fronts heavily faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Works until side lights turned on (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Rear upper not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 133,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 130,843 miles

Centre brake light disconnected

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges (225/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is deteriorated/ fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges (225/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is deteriorated/ fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 130,843 miles

Centre brake light disconnected

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges (225/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is deteriorated/ fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges (225/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is deteriorated/ fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 126,852 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 126,852 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 121,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 121,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 110,984 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,438 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 95,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 95,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 85,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front and n/s/r tyres are worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,621 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,550 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,704 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,206 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,487 miles

Nearside 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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YE55 ZGW is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGW, 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 ZGW is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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