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YK55 XES

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,119 mi
Last recorded171,119 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 XES
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 171,119 miles

offside front steel brake pipe on caliper corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 164,749 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 164,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 157,097 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint some play (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 17 Sep 2016 146,729 miles

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

N/s front lower bumper has slight damage

Fail 17 Sep 2016 146,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 141,134 miles

Engine fault light remains on

Front exhaust downpipe rubber mounts have deteriorated

N/s rear tyre has a minor defect on outer wall. Advised to have replaced

O/s front anti roll link bushes are deteriorating

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 141,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front exhaust downpipe rubber mounts have deteriorated

N/s rear tyre has a minor defect on outer wall. Advised to have replaced

O/s front anti roll link bushes are deteriorating

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 125,976 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 118,224 miles

both rear tyre excessivly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 108,122 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 98,292 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 86,189 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 85,735 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 44,242 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 XES is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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