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YG55 JJY

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

238,650 mi
Last recorded238,650 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 JJY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 238,650 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 229,936 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 220,322 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 216,125 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 204,012 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2022 204,012 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 193,405 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 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))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 193,399 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 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))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 187,695 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 181,697 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 181,697 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 172,259 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 163,733 miles

Engine cover and under trays are fitted.

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 155,951 miles

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

OSF tyre dated 2003

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 155,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

OSF tyre dated 2003

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 144,731 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)

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

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

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged (cut) flap glued down

nearside rear and offside rear brake hoses deteriorated

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 128,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 128,494 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 115,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 104,565 miles

Inner Rear 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 104,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Rear 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 95,068 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 80,276 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,921 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,117 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 JJY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JJY, 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 JJY registered?

YG55 JJY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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