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YG55 OEW

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

291,798 mi
Last recorded291,798 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 OEW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 291,798 miles

engine check light on

Fail 2 Sep 2016 291,798 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine check light on

o/s inner tail lights not working

rear tyres scrubbed out on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 267,798 miles

Offside o/s/r tyre scrubbed out on inner tread area

altered interior headlight adjuster to recheck lights

Fail 8 Sep 2015 267,798 miles

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

Offside o/s/r tyre scrubbed out on inner tread area

altered interior headlight adjuster to recheck lights

Pass 8 Sep 2014 242,208 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 219,751 miles

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 10 Sep 2013 219,751 miles

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 196,996 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 196,996 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside and Offside front antirollbar links worn

Pass 8 Sep 2011 170,878 miles

front and rear brake discs worn/lipped

front number plate marked

play in n/s/f a.r.b linkrod bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2010 146,743 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 133,767 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 113,946 miles

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

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 OEW is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OEW, 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 OEW registered?

YG55 OEW is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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