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YKW 729

2005 Audi A6

White Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

274,222 mi
Last recorded274,222 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKW 729
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 274,222 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer SILL DAMAGED

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 5 Aug 2024 255,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer SILL DAMAGED

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 10 Jul 2023 235,278 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 220,237 miles

FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE CORRODED

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 220,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE CORRODED

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 219,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 219,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM BUSH IS SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing ONE BOLT MISSING FROM EACH WHEEL (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 196,314 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 184,300 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 175,117 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 175,117 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 165,498 miles

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 2 Feb 2016 165,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2015 155,178 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to read due to derv/filter/fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2014 137,923 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 132,187 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 128,349 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 125,203 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads very low

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

rear centre seatbelt buckle faulty?

Pass 2 Nov 2009 122,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Fail 2 Oct 2008 107,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 107,100 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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YKW 729 is a 2005 Audi A6 in White with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YKW 729, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YKW 729 registered?

YKW 729 is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YKW 729 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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