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YY05 STZ

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

219,759 mi
Last recorded219,759 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 STZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 219,759 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded

Front Both headlights slightly misted

Pass 1 May 2019 208,943 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f outer cv boot fowling shocker on lock

o/s/f & n/s/f upper front & rear suspension arm bushes splitting

oil leak @ rear diff

Fail 1 May 2019 208,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f & n/s/f outer cv boot fowling shocker on lock

o/s/f & n/s/f upper front & rear suspension arm bushes splitting

oil leak @ rear diff

Pass 16 May 2018 198,450 miles

O/S & N/S/F UPPER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSHES SPLITTING

Fail 15 May 2018 198,410 miles

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

O/S & N/S/F UPPER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSHES SPLITTING

O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES VERY WORN ON EDGES

Pass 18 May 2017 186,492 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F UPPER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSHES SPLITTING

Pass 21 May 2016 173,051 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 172,946 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 May 2015 157,918 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 157,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 141,734 miles

oil leak o/s/r driveshaft

Fail 7 May 2014 141,731 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak o/s/r driveshaft

Pass 23 May 2013 127,455 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2013 127,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 111,963 miles

air bag light on

Fail 24 May 2012 111,950 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

air bag light on

Pass 24 May 2011 94,540 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 83,645 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 73,929 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2008 47,193 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 STZ is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YY05 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

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

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