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YP05 XBM

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,570 mi
Last recorded150,570 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 XBM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 150,570 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 141,868 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 141,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 129,282 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 119,062 miles

Both front tyre wearing on outer edges.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 119,028 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Both front tyre wearing on outer edges.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 110,385 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 102,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 93,258 miles

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

child seat fitted offside rear

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 22 Jun 2011 93,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted offside rear

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2010 87,393 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 78,189 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators-225/55x16

Pass 28 Apr 2008 64,811 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 XBM is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YP05 XBM, 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 YP05 XBM registered?

YP05 XBM is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YP05 XBM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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