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YG05 FRD

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,729 mi
Last recorded157,729 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 FRD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 157,729 miles

Brake discs corroded

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2019 157,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake discs corroded

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2018 152,322 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear number plate cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2018 152,322 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear number plate cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2017 143,238 miles

engine management light on

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Fail 28 Sep 2017 143,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Pass 26 Aug 2016 123,647 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 114,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 114,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 101,607 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 101,571 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 93,271 miles

Bonnet Catch is slightly seized.

Front Plate Deteriorated.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 83,962 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 78,165 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,899 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 70,899 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 62,262 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,819 miles

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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YG05 FRD is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel 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 YG05 FRD, 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 YG05 FRD registered?

YG05 FRD is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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