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YG55 ZRM

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

228,350 mi
Last recorded228,350 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 228,350 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 224,032 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 217,772 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 211,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 211,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2016 199,581 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 199,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 187,040 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 5 May 2015 187,040 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 13 May 2014 173,514 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 173,514 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 17,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 17,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 133,538 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 116,246 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 92,231 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,564 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 ZRM is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZRM, 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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YG55 ZRM is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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