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YW05 BWE

2005 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,021 mi
Last recorded173,021 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 BWE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 173,021 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 268,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2015 268,726 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front fog lamp semi-imsecure.

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 256,416 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 256,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 151,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 142,280 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 132,630 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 132,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 121,726 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 121,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 97,836 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 74,124 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 BWE is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YW05 BWE registered?

YW05 BWE is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YW05 BWE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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