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YH55 XVG

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,583 mi
Last recorded148,583 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 XVG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 148,583 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 148,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 206,288 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 110,266 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 104,992 miles

Offside Front tyre inner side wall starting to crack - no cords showing

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,920 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 93,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 92,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 89,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres have abnormal tread wear

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged 255/35/19

o/s/r seat belt release button slightly sticking

Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2012 84,601 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 77,618 miles

o/s/f/ tyre wall cut

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,533 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 64,533 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 61,417 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 61,417 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 49,437 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread low

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 XVG is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVG, 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 XVG registered?

YH55 XVG is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YH55 XVG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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