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YR55 BBU

2005 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

189,989 mi
Last recorded189,989 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 BBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 189,989 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 189,980 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2021 176,643 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 176,622 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2020 169,437 miles
Fail 8 May 2020 169,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 May 2020 169,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 160,947 miles

Brake pads warning lamp on, Pads ok

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 May 2019 160,947 miles

Brake pads warning lamp on, Pads ok

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 30 May 2018 150,057 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 May 2018 150,057 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 141,496 miles

Brake pads warning light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear caliper have had wiring repairs

Pass 28 May 2016 132,888 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 132,888 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 29 May 2015 122,541 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 122,539 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 110,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 110,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,890 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 94,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 76,511 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,889 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 56,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,363 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,553 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,955 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,483 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,357 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 29,346 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YR55 BBU is a 2005 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 YR55 BBU, 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 YR55 BBU registered?

YR55 BBU is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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