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YL05 BVY

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,821 mi
Last recorded128,821 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 BVY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 128,821 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 128,821 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure broken ditached (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 126,612 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 118,428 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 108,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Inner (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 98,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Frontmost and rearmost bushes deteriorating (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush frontmost and rearmost bushes deteriorating (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 85,004 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 77,093 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 68,603 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 58,941 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,674 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 38,042 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 38,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,137 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,434 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 28,434 miles

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

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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YL05 BVY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YL05 BVY, 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 YL05 BVY registered?

YL05 BVY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is YL05 BVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 BVY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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