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YG05 YCV

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,937 mi
Last recorded159,937 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 YCV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 159,937 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2020 159,937 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2019 157,193 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 151,085 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 151,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in treads. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 143,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 136,559 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded left (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded right (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 136,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded left (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded right (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 127,974 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 118,897 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 111,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 5 Feb 2013 111,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f window not working

Pass 13 Feb 2012 102,891 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn low

Fail 13 Feb 2012 102,981 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn low

Pass 7 Feb 2011 95,582 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 95,571 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2010 87,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 78,139 miles

front discs look poor

screen damage in zone b contained to 40mm

Pass 21 Feb 2008 69,279 miles

nsr tyre on limit, scubbed with slight wobbly profile

screen damage in zone b contained to 40mm

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 YCV is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc 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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

YG05 YCV is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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