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YG55 EVH

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,084 mi
Last recorded98,084 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 EVH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 98,084 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 94,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2021 94,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2020 91,211 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 87,833 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 81,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort lower than normal

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 81,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort lower than normal

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,580 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.1.A.3d)

fault with parking sensors

pale smoke from exhaust when cold

Fail 12 Jun 2017 77,330 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.1.A.3d)

fault with parking sensors

pale smoke from exhaust when cold

Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,691 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Jul 2016 73,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Jul 2015 68,757 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 68,733 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 8 Jul 2014 61,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2013 60,145 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 60,145 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,373 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 48,355 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 48,355 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,081 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 38,274 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,604 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2008 34,602 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

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 EVH is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EVH, 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 EVH registered?

YG55 EVH is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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