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YY05 TKN

2005 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,891 mi
Last recorded183,891 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 TKN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 183,891 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 160,912 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 155,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 155,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 150,233 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2017 140,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 140,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 133,412 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 127,870 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 May 2015 127,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 112,176 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 4 Feb 2013 95,736 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 94,000 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 86,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2011 86,271 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2010 72,172 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 72,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 57,429 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 57,429 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)

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 TKN is a 2005 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 TKN, 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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YY05 TKN is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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