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YR05 CTK

2005 Audi A6

Purple Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,910 mi
Last recorded160,910 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 CTK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 160,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 154,534 miles

both sides front tyres inner edges worn

both sides rear front most trailing arm bushes slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (3.5.1i)

electronic parking brake mechanism has noisy operation

exhaust rear section slightly damaged and blowing

rear brakes pads low

Fail 23 Mar 2017 154,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure lower strut bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Obligatory mirror insecure rear view mirror (8.1.1)

both sides front tyres inner edges worn

both sides rear front most trailing arm bushes slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (3.5.1i)

electronic parking brake mechanism has noisy operation

exhaust rear section slightly damaged and blowing

rear brakes pads low

Pass 23 Mar 2016 139,482 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 139,362 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 129,436 miles

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

osr back-box dmaged

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Fail 13 Mar 2015 129,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

osr back-box dmaged

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 5 Mar 2014 119,876 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust brace broken

Pass 15 Mar 2013 108,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 108,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 97,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2012 97,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,902 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 73,009 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)

nearside front seatbelt twisted

Pass 18 Apr 2009 60,306 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,413 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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YR05 CTK is a 2005 Audi A6 in Purple with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR05 CTK, 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 YR05 CTK registered?

YR05 CTK is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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