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YJ55 YLZ

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,303 mi
Last recorded208,303 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 YLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 208,303 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 199,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 190,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre as cuts in sidewall

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

covers and trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2017 190,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre as cuts in sidewall

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 176,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

various dashboard warnings illuminated

washer jet blocked

Fail 25 Jan 2016 176,093 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

various dashboard warnings illuminated

washer jet blocked

Pass 11 Jan 2014 162,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 144,501 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 114,385 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 84,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 55,146 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 39,493 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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YJ55 YLZ is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ55 YLZ, 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 YJ55 YLZ registered?

YJ55 YLZ is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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