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YR55 XVW

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,696 mi
Last recorded149,696 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 XVW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2023 149,696 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 7 Nov 2022 142,490 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 215,131 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 125,763 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 120,866 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 107,592 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 98,168 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 98,168 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 91,977 miles

HEADLIGHTS NEED CLEAN

all discs pitting

n/s/r tyre well worn and uneven inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2016 91,977 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2 front and 2 rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

HEADLIGHTS NEED CLEAN

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

all discs pitting

brace to reweld on exhuast back pipe

n/s/r tyre well worn and uneven inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 83,306 miles

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

all brake discs pitting

both front link rods play

n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

o/s/r seatbelt twisted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 76,121 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edge

rear discs pitted and worn

Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wear on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 61,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front link rod rubbers slight deterioration

Fail 31 Oct 2012 61,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front link rod rubbers slight deterioration

Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,641 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,794 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,365 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,260 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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YR55 XVW is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc 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 YR55 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

YR55 XVW is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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