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YR55 XVV

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,616 mi
Last recorded171,616 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 XVV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 171,616 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 165,496 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 155,014 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 147,766 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 143,498 miles

245/45ZR17WXL

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 19 Mar 2015 143,342 miles

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

245/45ZR17WXL

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 31 Mar 2014 130,314 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r light lens has water ingress

Pass 25 Mar 2013 115,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 104,414 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 92,138 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 92,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

diesel fumes under bonnet, no leaks evident.

offside rear shock absorber shroud detached & dropped

Pass 25 Jan 2010 83,315 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 62,382 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 62,375 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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YR55 XVV is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YR55 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

YR55 XVV is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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