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YR55 XWG

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,130 mi
Last recorded97,130 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 XWG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 97,130 miles

Offside Front windscreen has chip in less than 10mm

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 3 Jan 2015 90,231 miles

both rear lower suspension bushes soft

front and rear discs corroded due to standing

no emmisions sheet due to no read out (too clean)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 90,224 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear lower suspension bushes soft

front and rear discs corroded due to standing

no emmisions sheet due to no read out (too clean)

under tray loose

Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,148 miles

both front tyres weareing on inner edge

suspect fuel leak tank area

Fail 1 Apr 2014 81,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres weareing on inner edge

suspect fuel leak tank area

Pass 9 Nov 2012 47,518 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 38,538 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,736 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 25,053 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 XWG is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

YR55 XWG is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is YR55 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 XWG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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