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YG55 APY

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,400 mi
Last recorded118,400 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 APY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 118,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 108,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2011 97,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2011 97,725 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 87,447 miles

child seat fitted

plastic under trays fitted

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 4 Sep 2010 87,447 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

child seat fitted

plastic under trays fitted

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,721 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 102,832 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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YG55 APY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG55 APY, 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 YG55 APY registered?

YG55 APY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is YG55 APY safe to buy?

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