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YR05 CTO

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,020 mi
Last recorded167,020 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 CTO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 167,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Undertrays fitted sills are covered (also causing an obstruction to test some testable components/items).

Pass 21 Jan 2021 151,829 miles

Glow plug warning light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 151,829 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Glow plug warning light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 149,143 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 149,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking joint (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 144,550 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre tread getting low

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 144,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre tread getting low

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 139,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front wipers starting to parish

Pass 31 Jan 2017 134,813 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 130,082 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wearing from inner edge

Rear both rear light units are cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2015 125,817 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 121,938 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 117,002 miles

n/s rear tyre started to wear on edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 109,327 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 101,278 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 91,286 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 83,791 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 65,583 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 65,581 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 CTO is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YR05 CTO, 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 CTO registered?

YR05 CTO is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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