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YG55 SMD

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

222,664 mi
Last recorded222,664 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 SMD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 222,664 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 222,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear caliper wiring touching brake flexi

Offside Rear caliper wiring touching brake flexi

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2022 222,344 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect continental pattern, kick up to right. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected caliper wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect continental pattern, kick up to right. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 205,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 192,752 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 192,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 182,473 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 171,818 miles

Cannot inspect underside due to splash trays.

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 164,580 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 150,221 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 134,124 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 134,124 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heatshield at nearside rear insecure

nearside rear drive shaft inner joint fouling heatshield

Pass 25 Nov 2013 121,989 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 121,989 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket at rear broken

engine under tray at offside insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2012 111,335 miles

Front (inner) and rear brake pads getting low

Rear exhaust heatshield inseure

Pass 25 Nov 2011 100,012 miles

Spare tyre missing

Fail 23 Nov 2011 100,004 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres slighty worn

Spare tyre missing

Pass 30 Nov 2010 89,523 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 71,974 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 44,586 miles

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

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 SMD is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SMD, 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 SMD registered?

YG55 SMD is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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