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YM55 VDL

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,199 mi
Last recorded187,199 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 VDL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 187,199 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 10 Oct 2022 181,245 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 173,835 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 173,794 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 167,449 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 160,116 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 153,712 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 153,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 146,745 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 146,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 142,162 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 137,510 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 131,426 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 124,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 116,663 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 89,301 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 89,301 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Sep 2010 63,541 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,915 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,640 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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YM55 VDL is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YM55 VDL, 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 YM55 VDL registered?

YM55 VDL is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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