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YT55 XXC

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,137 mi
Last recorded170,137 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 XXC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 170,137 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 165,751 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 165,751 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 160,156 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 154,201 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 146,891 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 139,475 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 139,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm smooth on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 134,037 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 124,250 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 124,250 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 110,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 110,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 102,274 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,976 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 88,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 76,836 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 70,509 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2011 70,509 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 64,892 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 57,283 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 57,265 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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YT55 XXC is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YT55 XXC, 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 YT55 XXC registered?

YT55 XXC is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is YT55 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT55 XXC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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