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YP55 VTX

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,688 mi
Last recorded98,688 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 VTX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,688 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 224,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 135,760 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 135,760 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 129,290 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 129,234 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 128,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 128,714 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 124,092 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 111,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 111,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 99,249 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 99,249 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear 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)

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

wipers smear slightly

Fail 9 Dec 2009 92,249 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all 4 tyres are pretty much on the legal limit

cannot see brake fluid to check

Pass 19 Nov 2008 73,377 miles

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)

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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YP55 VTX is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP55 VTX, 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 YP55 VTX registered?

YP55 VTX is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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