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YK55 OVJ

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

227,112 mi
Last recorded227,112 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 OVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 227,112 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 227,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 216,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 216,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 204,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 187,519 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 173,791 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2021 173,791 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 163,180 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 157,251 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 157,251 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 150,096 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heat shield securing screw missing

Pass 30 Aug 2017 144,058 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 136,867 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 128,535 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm Approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 114,318 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 101,546 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 90,559 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,664 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,469 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,749 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,638 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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YK55 OVJ is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YK55 OVJ, 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 YK55 OVJ registered?

YK55 OVJ is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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