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YM05 GAO

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,410 mi
Last recorded169,410 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 GAO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 169,410 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 140,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 140,663 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 113,009 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 87,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,168 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 64,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,015 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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YM05 GAO is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YM05 GAO, 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 YM05 GAO registered?

YM05 GAO is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is YM05 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 GAO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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