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YF05 EUW

2005 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,600 mi
Last recorded134,600 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 EUW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 134,600 miles

Both sills showing signs of corrosion

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 123,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 115,147 miles

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear inner

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre has uneven wear inner

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 115,096 miles

Central Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users undertray (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear inner

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre has uneven wear inner

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 103,851 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 103,851 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,943 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 85,117 miles

Brake pad warning on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 26 Jun 2014 85,113 miles

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

Brake pad warning on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 3 Jul 2013 50,464 miles

nearside rear brake disc pitted.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 80,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc pitted.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,651 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 72,651 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 68,110 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,629 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 57,175 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 57,175 miles

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

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 EUW is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YF05 EUW, 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 EUW registered?

YF05 EUW is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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