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YS05 WXK

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

179,145 mi
Last recorded179,145 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 WXK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 179,145 miles

Engine management warning lamp Illuminated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 171,979 miles

Engine Management Warning Lamp Illuminated

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 164,956 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 26 May 2020 160,462 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 155,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine missfire detected at idle

Pass 21 May 2018 151,609 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 143,083 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 139,326 miles

parking brake efficiency on limit 16%

Fail 26 May 2016 139,326 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

parking brake efficiency on limit 16%

Pass 29 May 2015 134,351 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2014 121,128 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 116,545 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 116,545 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 106,772 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 105,239 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 105,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 92,368 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 77,270 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 58,685 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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YS05 WXK is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YS05 WXK, 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 YS05 WXK registered?

YS05 WXK is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YS05 WXK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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