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YW05 AGY

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,678 mi
Last recorded108,678 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 AGY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 108,678 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 101,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As offside but not as severe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember and the rear upper inner wishbone mountings are corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 101,791 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe beneath inner wing arch heavily corroded where it joins the rear brake flexible. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded and worn away to such an extent as to be questionable as to their continued integrity. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened As nearside text. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As offside but not as severe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember and the rear upper inner wishbone mountings are corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 98,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjacent to front hose connection. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 98,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Adjacent to front hose connection. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush has broken free from wishbone arm (bonding failed) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern due to oxidisation of lens. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Air suspension levelling warning light appears sometimes.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjacent to front hose connection. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,886 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The upper arm inner bush is beginning to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 83,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 83,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,621 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 66,305 miles

Gear box oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 58,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2014 58,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,745 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 53,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,348 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,984 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,987 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 24,039 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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YW05 AGY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YW05 AGY, 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 YW05 AGY registered?

YW05 AGY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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