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YG05 YFS

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

188,231 mi
Last recorded188,231 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 188,231 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 182,297 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 173,066 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 173,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 161,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm and close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm and close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 161,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm and close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm and close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 152,885 miles

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)

Fail 16 May 2018 152,885 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2017 145,622 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 136,583 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 136,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2015 129,717 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 116,491 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 108,076 miles

both front antiroll bar linkage rubbers worn.

Pass 23 May 2012 101,523 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2011 90,620 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 130,141 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,439 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,029 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 YFS is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YFS, 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 YFS registered?

YG05 YFS is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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