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YH05 YSY

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,238 mi
Last recorded111,238 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 YSY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 111,238 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 110,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 103,686 miles

near side front wheel arch corroded

off side front wheel arch corroded

rear discs worn

Fail 21 Sep 2019 103,686 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

off side front wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 96,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

off side front wheel arch corroded

rear cross-member corroded

rear discs worn

under tray slightly damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2017 88,321 miles

both rear tyres worn from inner edges

rear cross-member corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 81,694 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,690 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Sep 2014 68,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,218 miles

bonnet figure fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2012 57,089 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,201 miles

There is a small statue fitted to the centre of the bonnet.

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,083 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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YH05 YSY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH05 YSY, 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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YH05 YSY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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