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YX05 XAR

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,385 mi
Last recorded156,385 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 XAR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 156,385 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 151,631 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 144,935 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 144,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 139,706 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2016 139,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2015 133,014 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 133,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 127,460 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 110,084 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 105,704 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,875 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner threds

Pass 30 Jan 2012 93,406 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 84,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 78,224 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,674 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 58,824 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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YX05 XAR is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YX05 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

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

Is YX05 XAR safe to buy?

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