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YY05 YNU

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,699 mi
Last recorded139,699 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 YNU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 139,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 137,680 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 130,180 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 124,977 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 119,865 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have cracking in tread pattern and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 115,133 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 111,878 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracks

slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 13 Jun 2017 111,878 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracks

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 24 Jun 2016 111,166 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 109,836 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 109,836 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 106,371 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 106,361 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 104,394 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 97,928 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 97,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 79,129 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,007 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,259 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 YNU is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YNU, 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 YNU registered?

YY05 YNU is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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