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YP05 RGY

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,582 mi
Last recorded189,582 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 RGY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 189,582 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 189,276 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 175,037 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 174,914 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 165,331 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

wipers slightly smear

Pass 16 Apr 2019 150,606 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shockers damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 12 Apr 2019 150,592 miles

Emissions not tested due to lack of oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shockers damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 23 Mar 2018 142,046 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 133,031 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 132,678 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 122,717 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 114,778 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 108,042 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 101,162 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 92,255 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 92,126 miles

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

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

brake warning illuminated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 84,482 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 77,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2009 68,530 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

child seats fitted to both rears not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front tyre treads worn low at inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,424 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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YP05 RGY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YP05 RGY, 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 YP05 RGY registered?

YP05 RGY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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