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YF05 ASO

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,320 mi
Last recorded91,320 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 ASO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 91,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 86,142 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated x2 (5.2.3 (l))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2025 86,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated x2 (5.2.3 (l))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2024 84,317 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 82,191 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both wipers slightly deteriorated

nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2022 77,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 75,507 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear seats not in use

tested in wet weather

wipers worn

Pass 17 Jan 2020 73,797 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2020 73,797 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2019 70,264 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2019 70,264 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2018 66,121 miles

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

minor crack in windscreen but does not affect drivers view of the road

rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,528 miles

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

both rear tyres inner sidewall deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2016 58,786 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

minor oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jan 2015 53,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear Tyre's inner sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2014 50,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 45,480 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear Tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2011 40,662 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2009 21,756 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 34,686 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,032 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 17,029 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside dip beam aim on upper limit.

Rear tyres getting low, uneven wear.

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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YF05 ASO is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 YF05 ASO, 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 YF05 ASO registered?

YF05 ASO is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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