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YG05 HCX

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,734 mi
Last recorded154,734 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 HCX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 154,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 12 May 2022 151,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge tread

Pass 18 May 2021 149,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2020 146,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres wearing low

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 30 May 2019 144,296 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 141,547 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing low

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 139,330 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 136,453 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 136,453 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 130,942 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 130,942 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 125,252 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 14 May 2013 118,751 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 118,751 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 111,264 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 102,709 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 93,381 miles

rear indicators faded

Pass 17 May 2009 82,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

n/s/f tyre wall cut

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2009 82,352 miles

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

front tyres heavily worn on inner edge reccomend replacement soon

slight movement in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

undertrays fitted and front undertray damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2008 75,579 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 HCX is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG05 HCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG05 HCX registered?

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

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