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YH55 KXU

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

242,846 mi
Last recorded242,846 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 KXU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 242,846 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 237,118 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 228,161 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 215,824 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 206,044 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 198,328 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 198,328 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 182,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres out of shape

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jan 2015 162,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 144,195 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 143,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Both Front Tyre sidewalls damaged

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 134,352 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 134,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 129,995 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 129,995 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 115,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 115,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2009 91,078 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,212 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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YH55 KXU is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YH55 KXU, 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 YH55 KXU registered?

YH55 KXU is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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