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YX05 MFF

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

216,879 mi
Last recorded216,879 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 MFF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 216,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake efficiency only just met, may need adjustment or repair.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front windscreen cracked at bottom n/s/f corner

Pass 31 Jan 2018 202,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 178,683 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 163,788 miles

all coil springs corroding

brake pipes corroded- not checked properly due to protective coating

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs wearing

nsf tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

osf cv boot cracking

slight cut on osf tyre -on inner sidewall

slight lift in osf lower ball joint

under , engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2015 163,788 miles

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

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

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

all coil springs corroding

brake pipes corroded- not checked properly due to protective coating

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs wearing

nsf tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

osf cv boot cracking

rear exhaust heatshield loose

slight cut on osf tyre -on inner sidewall

slight lift in osf lower ball joint

under , engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 152,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 140,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear axel bush beginning to perish

Fail 23 Oct 2013 140,000 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear axel bush beginning to perish

Pass 18 Oct 2012 129,613 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 129,613 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 116,869 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 116,688 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 88,315 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,981 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 57,579 miles

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

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

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

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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YX05 MFF is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX05 MFF, 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 YX05 MFF registered?

YX05 MFF is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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