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YG05 KNV

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

257,133 mi
Last recorded257,133 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 KNV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 257,133 miles

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

Front disc slightly worn

shockers weak

Pass 18 Sep 2017 221,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 221,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 180,516 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 180,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 170,710 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 170,709 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 165,236 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 165,236 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 160,023 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 154,887 miles

air bag and engine management lights on.will fail next mot

n/s front tyre close to limit

Fail 16 Apr 2012 154,887 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag and engine management lights on.will fail next mot

n/s front tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Apr 2011 147,755 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 148,744 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 133,390 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 133,383 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 100,892 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 29 Mar 2008 82,107 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 KNV is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KNV, 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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YG05 KNV is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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