MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
Cannot inspect underside due to splash trays.
Front Oil leak ()
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
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
Front (inner) and rear brake pads getting low
Rear exhaust heatshield inseure
Spare tyre missing
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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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