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YY05 SSX

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,563 mi
Last recorded159,563 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 SSX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 159,563 miles

Advise EML on

Advise plastic engine cover , under covers, sill covers present at time of test

Tested as presented. unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 1 Sep 2016 159,563 miles

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

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

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

Advise EML on

Advise plastic engine cover , under covers, sill covers present at time of test

Tested as presented. unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 20 Aug 2015 142,394 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers

plastic under covers

Pass 3 Sep 2014 124,978 miles

tailgate light on malfuction but secures in the closed position

Pass 23 Aug 2013 107,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

windsceen cracked side to side in tint zone

Pass 27 Apr 2012 83,872 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 72,730 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 62,735 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2010 62,735 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 49,539 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 35,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SSX is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SSX, 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 YY05 SSX registered?

YY05 SSX is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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