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YP55 ZBD

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,845 mi
Last recorded174,845 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 ZBD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 174,845 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 174,845 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 168,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 158,878 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 155,764 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 146,171 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 136,596 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside light lens cracked

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2016 136,596 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside light lens cracked

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2015 130,040 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 130,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 124,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 124,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 118,106 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 118,106 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 110,405 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 103,526 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2010 93,418 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicles emissions too clean. No readings picked-up by machine

Pass 10 Dec 2009 81,098 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 65,373 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 ZBD is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZBD, 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 ZBD registered?

YP55 ZBD is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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