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YK05 ULU

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

187,148 mi
Last recorded187,148 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 ULU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 187,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s and o/s sills fully covered

Fail 9 May 2019 187,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe to flex hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe to flex hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s and o/s sills fully covered

Pass 18 Apr 2017 177,761 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 164,032 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 147,574 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 130,161 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 112,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 99,100 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 83,837 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 57,801 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,825 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,490 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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YK05 ULU is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YK05 ULU, 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 YK05 ULU registered?

YK05 ULU is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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