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YY05 EGV

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

202,709 mi
Last recorded202,709 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 EGV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 202,709 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 190,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 169,842 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 150,065 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 130,630 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 109,476 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 100,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear light lense cracked

offside rear tyre on limit now and bald on inner edge

road tax out of date

slight damage to nearside and offside sills at the rear

Fail 5 Jan 2013 100,701 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear light lense cracked

offside rear tyre on limit now and bald on inner edge

road tax out of date

slight damage to nearside and offside sills at the rear

Pass 5 Jan 2012 82,892 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 82,892 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,181 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 72,776 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,776 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,388 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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YY05 EGV is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YY05 EGV, 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 YY05 EGV registered?

YY05 EGV is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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